Castile-La Mancha - a region in the heart of Spain, which the Spanish are so proud of themselves and do not cease to admire tourists from all over the world. This is a land harsh and, at first sight, unattractive nature, unique culture, which is closely intertwined traditions of three religions (Christianity, Islam and Judaism), unmatched architecture and dazzling kitchen
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Climate
It should be noted that the summer is very hot here, the air temperature seldom drops below + 30 ° C, in winter the real cold with frosts reaches -20 ° C.
Transport
To inspect all the most interesting corners of the region, it is desirable to rent a car, but quite easily and quickly you can move by means of railways that connect almost all the cities of Castile-La Mancha with each other.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Castile-La Man Chi
Here everyone will find exactly what he likes . Fans of outdoor activities for sure like the vast natural parks and reserves . There are waiting for you and parched plains and marshy meadows along the meandering rivers, which nest hundreds of species of birds, especially the rarest of species - black storks, the lake, connected by channels, as well as the proud mountains and karst valleys that are reminiscent of the ruins of ancient cities miraculous . total in the region there are two national and six nature parks, andalso two reserves .
Well, those who travel to get acquainted with the history and architecture of other countries will forever be captivated by the cultural wealth of Castile-La Mancha. Here the Romans built cities with an ideal layout and perfect engineering facilities, the Muslims introduced a special oriental flavor into the architecture of the region, built luxurious mosques and pompous palaces, and the Spaniards breathed life into them, subordinating everything to their irrepressible temperament.
Ciudad Real
Castile-La Mancha has long been a place of real religious wars, which could not but affect the architectural appearance of the local cities . Almost in each of them there are fortifications, in particular the historical center of Ciudad Real is surrounded by four kilometers of thick walls and has a hundred and thirty sentinel towers . In addition, there is a museum dedicated to the life of the legendary Spanish literary hero Don Quixote, located in an old mansion, in the basement of which is the real 16th century printing house .
- Recalculate the watch towers on the walls surrounding the historic center of Ciudad Real.
- There, in Ciudad Real, find out details of the fascinating life of Don Quixote in the museum dedicated to him
- Visit the lady of the heart of the famous knight in the town of El Tobos
- See the frescoes of Goya, Rubens, El Greco in Toledo
- Wander around Toledo surrounded by crowds tourists - the route is very popular.
El-Tobos
In general, with the name "Knight of the sad image", Castile-La Mancha relates Shade much, because it is across the expanses of the region was making his legendary journey the character of Cervantes. Today, you can even go on a tour "following the footsteps of Don Quixote", the starting point is the city of El Tobos, today there is a house where Anna Martinez Sarco lived more than four centuries ago - the prototype of the protagonist of the work, the atmosphere and atmosphere in it are recreated from accuracy to the smallest details.
Having visited the lady's heart, walk through the ancient streets of this one of the most beautiful Spanish cities. And then go to the tiny town of Campo de Criptana, it is in the neighborhood on a low hill there are ten windmills with which the legendary knight was so eager to fight.
Toledo
But, probably, the main city, worth visiting, being in Castile-La Mancha, is Toledo. This is a real city-museum, each building in which - a unique exhibit, telling of the unique history of this region, which once apart from the Spaniards inhabited by Arabs and Jews. Here is the ancient residence of the Spanish kings - the castle-fortress of Alcazar, and in the main city church there are frescoes belonging to the brush of Goya, Velasquez, Rubens, Greco and many other world-famous artists.
Toledo will surprise you with a huge number of Orthodox cathedrals and Muslim mosques, harmoniously complementing each other, also in the city you can see the ancient Roman aqueduct and a well-preserved amphitheater
Guadalajara
Guadalajara can also impress you with its kvedukom, which simultaneously serves as a bridge. There is a high castle standing on a hill and surrounded by impregnable fortress walls, but the main palace of Infantado is considered to be the main decoration of the city, behind the graceful and magnificently decorated facade of which lies an even richer interior decoration.
Alabaseta
And to the city of Alabaseta It is worth a visit to take a walk through one of the most beautiful parks in the country. Here, in the shadow of the alleys, the noise of fountains is heard, and the green lawns are continually alternating with ancient ponds surrounded by wonderful garden sculptures. Photo of Castile-La Mancha (60)