Attractions and Places To See around Monreal Del Llano - Top 14

Built in the 15th century by order of Don Juan Pacheco, first Marquis of Villena, the castle is a notable example of Gothic-Mudejar architecture. The castle has been restored and turned into a museum, and is now considered a Site of Cultural Interest. In addition to its rich history, the castle is known for events such as the National Medieval Combat Championship, which is held annually.

The Church of San Miguel Arcángel in Mota del Cuervo is one of the most emblematic buildings in the town. Its construction began at the end of the 15th century and continued throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. This Catholic temple is listed as a Site of Cultural Interest. The church has a hall plan with three naves, each divided into three sections. The central nave is covered with ribbed vaults in the first and third sections, while the second section has a handkerchief vault. The apse is accessed through a triumphal arch and is covered with a dome on pendentives. On the outside, the church has two doorways. The north doorway is in Plateresque style, with a semicircular arch flanked by Corinthian columns and topped by a large scallop shell. The south doorway is more sober, in Doric style, with a pediment and Herrerian balls. The tower, located at the foot of the temple, has a square plan and is divided into two sections separated by a cornice.⛪

The Tercia Real de Mota del Cuervo, also known as Casa de Bastimento, is one of the oldest buildings in the town, along with the parish church of San Miguel. Built at the beginning of the 16th century, this building was used to store the tithes of the Mesa Maestral of the Order of Santiago. The building has a rectangular floor plan and is covered with four sides. It is built of masonry with ashlars in the corners and in the two entrance doors. One of the doors is finished with a segmental arch and the other with a semicircular arch on which a coat of arms is placed. Currently, the Tercia Real is used as a cultural centre, where various temporary exhibitions and cultural events are held.

The Hermitage of Santa Rita in Mota del Cuervo is a relatively modern building, built in the fifties. It is located in the center of the city, presiding over the square that bears its name. The hermitage stands out for its stone bell gable that contrasts with the white plaster of its ground floor. The structure has a hall plan and a wooden roof. The main entrance is a semicircular arch preceded by a portico with three arches, the central one being wider than the side ones.⛪

The castle was built in 1456 by order of Juan Pacheco, a prominent nobleman during the reign of Henry IV. Its architectural style combines Gothic and Mudejar elements. It has a peculiar triangular plan and a strategic location on the top of a hill. Over the centuries, the castle has witnessed historical events, from visits by the Catholic Monarchs to restorations and cultural events. Today, the castle hosts exhibitions, dramatized tours, medieval combat tournaments and the impressive Trebuchet Park, which displays full-scale siege engines. 😊🏰

Unfortunately, nowadays they are often only monuments to a long tradition of craftsmanship: the heavy millstones were moved using the power of the wind alone to grind grains into flour (grain mills) or press oil from olives (oil mills). Sometimes - although rarely - the windmills also had the function of a pumping station and transported water to a higher level. But Miguel de CERVANTES (1547 to 1616) also created a literary monument to the technical monument of the mills: the most famous figure of the author, who is considered Spain's national poet and whose work can certainly be valued as world literature: "Don QUIXOTE", also known as the "Knight of the Sorrowful Countenance" and always accompanied by his loyal squire Sancho Panza, fights a - of course hopeless - battle against windmills in one of the fictional stories, in which he believes he recognizes four-armed giants.

This mountain where the Mota del Cuervo mills are located is known by the name "Balcón de La Mancha", as it has fabulous views wherever you look.

Built in the 15th century by order of the first Marquis of Villena, Don Juan Pacheco, it is located on the San Cristóbal hill. Currently the castle is owned by the Ducal House of Peñaranda y Montijo, which through a management company chaired by the Count of Montalvo, Mr. Javier Fitz-James Stuart de Soto, has carried out a final rehabilitation between 2008 and 2016 with which has become a museum and also hosts various events. In the month of May/June, the Historical Recreation Days are held in the Castle, which allow us to see the life of warriors, artisans, doctors, monks, lords or peasants. National and international medieval combat tournaments are also held, a spectacular contact sport with period weapons and armor.