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What to do and see in Castile-La Mancha, Castile-La Mancha: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Castile-La Mancha, a Spanish land of craggy cliffs, golden fields and red soil, produces savory Manchego cheese, olives, saffron and more than its share of mystery. Chase the enduring legend of Don Quixote among the windmills of Campo de Criptana. Pass through the Bisagra Gate to experience the walled city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage site that pays stylistic tribute to the Christian, Jewish and Islamic cultures. In Guadalajara, palaces and Baroque churches capture the imagination.
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1. Santuario/Ermita de la Virgen de la Hoz
2. Parroquia de San Pedro Apostol
3. Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
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4.5 based on 2,386 reviews
Reviewed By FJGonzalezG - Bethesda, United States
Toledo’s San Juan de los Reyes monastery is beautiful and rich in history. Built in the Isabelline style (a transition between late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture, with decorative influences of Castilian, Flemish, and Mudéjar styles), the church has a long nave with side chapels. The interior is decorated with the coats of arms of the Catholic Monarchs. The beautiful cloister has a lovely garden. Make sure you walk around the small square on the northern side of the monastery to get a good view of the manacles and shackles hanging from the granite walls, as ordered by Queen Isabella in 1494, which had been worn by Christian prisoners held by the Moors in Granada. The monastery is said to have been founded by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in the late 15th century to commemorate the birth of their son and their victory at the Battle of Toro. Construction began in 1477 and was completed in 1504. At first, the Catholic Monarchs intended to house their mausoleum at the monastery, but later chose Granada as their resting place, after its reconquest in 1492.
4. Iglesia del Salvador
5. Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad
6. Sacro Convento y Castillo de Calatrava La Nueva
7. Church of San Nicolas
8. Catedral de Santa Maria de Siguenza
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4.5 based on 1,153 reviews
Reviewed By natalyamccl - Charlotte, United States
This is great place to visit. Great experience. Located in a small town, you can see many places around and they all at walking distance. Check out museum cross the street.
9. Convento de San Antonio de Padua
10. Palacio Antonio de Mendoza - Convento de la Piedad
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