The best traffic-free bike rides around Valenzuela De Calatrava

Almagro's Plaza Mayor is the most visited and one of the busiest squares in the city. It dates back to the Middle Ages, with arcades and corridors, and underwent a major transformation in the 16th century as a result of the arrival of the Fuggers, German bankers who were subjects of Emperor Charles V. Throughout history, it has received other names, such as Plaza de la Constitución, Plaza de la República, Plaza Real, and even Plaza de España after the Spanish Civil War. The square measures approximately 104.5 meters by 37 meters. It has an irregular rectangular layout. On one of its larger sides, it opens onto the so-called Palacio Maestral (Master Palace). This square also houses the Town Hall, but perhaps what deserves special mention is that in the former inn in this main square of Almagro, we find none other than the Corral de Comedias (Comedy Playhouse), the only one of its kind in the world, declared a monument in 1955. In this square, there are shops where you can buy crafts and typical food from the town and the surrounding area. There are also several bars and restaurants with impressive terraces where you can enjoy tapas and wine, or enjoy a home-cooked menu or typical dishes from La Mancha.

A crossing that allows us to cross the CM-45 highway in the El Escobar area.

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Almagro is a historic building located on Calle de Campo Calatrava. Built primarily in the 16th century, this church features a late Gothic style with Renaissance elements. Its structure includes a Latin cross floor plan, three longitudinal naves and one transverse nave, and a square tower with four floors and a bell tower. The church is close to other points of interest, such as the Convent of the Assumption of Calatrava and the Bus Station.

The Casa de la Virgen in Almagro is a place of worship dedicated to the Virgin Mary. This iconic site is located at 101 Bolaños Street and is known for its spiritual atmosphere and connection with the divine. The history of this place dates back centuries, when it was built as a small shrine to house an image of the Virgin venerated by the residents of Almagro.

The Hermitage of the Virgen de los Santos is a place of worship and devotion on the hill that bears its name, near the town of Pozuelo de Calatrava. It is a construction from the 15th or 16th century, with a Mudejar roof and a baroque altarpiece that houses the image of the patron saint. The sanctuary is located on a magical and once strategic pointy mountain, and its white and luminous architecture stands out in the landscape.

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption (16th century)

The foundation of this Renaissance building in the first half of the 16th century is due to the clavero of the Order of Calatrava Frey Fernando Fernández de Córdova y Mendoza, who reveals himself to us as one of the great patrons of this era. This is reflected not only in the pious spirit of its foundations, but also in the common ideal of Renaissance men to achieve fame after death, through the work of art. Frey Fernando decided to found, with his large assets, a convent in Almagro that would belong to the Order of Preachers of Santo Domingo under the dedication of Our Lady of the Rosary and a university to enlighten the people of this land.

Pass at Barreras, on the road between Carrión de Calatrava and Almagro.