Albacete

Albacete is a city in southeastern Spain, the capital of the province of Albacete in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. The municipality had a population of 152,115 in 2002.

The settlement was named Al-Basit, "the plain," by the Moors. The city has been known as a centre for the manufacture of fine knives.

Albacete is not known as a tourist destination, but its sights include its cathedral and the Museo de Albacete.

During the Spanish Civil War, it was the headquarters and training camp of the International Brigades.

See also

• List of Spanish cities
• List of municipalities in Albacete