We are lucky to live in a country that offers everything a tourist could want: a wealthy heritage historical and cultural, cosmopolitan cities, spectacular natural landscapes, dreamy beaches ... Furthermore, Spanish rural tourism has nothing to envy from that of other countries in the world. Today, for example, we want to move to the center of the peninsula to tell you about a province with many attractions.
We are referring to Guadalajara, which in addition to having various natural environments, is full of charming towns. Today in Hard Hobbit To Break we want to talk to you about some of the most beautiful, although we apologize in advance for all those who have had to leave in the pipeline. Would you like to join us?
Sigüenza
First of all, we want to talk about Sigüenza, a town located in the north of Guadalajara whose architectural heritage was declared a Historic-Artistic Site. Among others buildings civil and religious, include the Plaza Mayor, Renaissance style; the Cathedral, in Romanesque style; and the Castle, built in the 8th century, which is currently a Parador de Turismo.
Molina de Aragón
Another place in Guadalajara that is worth knowing is Molina de Aragón, which is located in the northeast of the province. It retains its urban layout and imposing walls. As for the old town, it was declared a Site of Cultural Interest. The castle stands out from the town, it was built between the twelfth and eighteenth centuries, in addition to the churches of San Martín, Santa María la Mayor de San Gil, the convent of San Francisco and the convent of Santa Clara.
Valverde de los Arroyos
A town that could not miss on the list is Valverde de los Arroyos, whose urban complex is one of the greatest exponents of Black Architecture, characterized by the use of slate. If you have the opportunity to visit this place, you should not miss seeing the chorreras of Despeñalagua, a waterfall that has a drop of more than 80 meters high.
Cifuentes
The Cifuentes list could not be missing either, a town that preserves an enviable artistic heritage. Highlights its castle, which was ordered to be built by the Infante Don Juan Manuel, in addition to the church of El Salvador, among other important monuments.
Torija
We also want to tell you about Torija, a town that many know as "La Puerta de la Alcarria". Located in the center-west of the province of Guadalajara, it stands out for its parish church of La Asunción and its castle late medieval, which in recent years has been converted into a first-class tourist center.
Cogolludo
We continue our tour of the province of Guadalajara in Cogolludo, which houses the palace of the Dukes of Medinaceli, which dates from the 15th century. Other constructions also stand out, such as the 16th century Church of Santa María, and some places natural resources of great value, such as the Sierra Norte Natural Park.
Pastrana
Between the Tagus and Tajuña rivers is Pastrana, a town of tracing and medieval atmosphere that has an old town declared a Site of Cultural Interest. In the town you can find important monuments such as the Ducal Palace, in the Renaissance style, the collegiate church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción and the convent of Carmen, which houses the Tapestry Museum inside, among many other buildings of interest.
Atienza
Finally, we want to talk about Atienza, whose origin dates back to prehistoric times. It is a medieval town that preserves the architectural flavor and urban structure of the times when it was a place strategic between Muslim and Christian possessions. How could it be otherwise, its old town was declared a Site of Cultural Interest.
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