Enjoy Guadalajara
Guadalajara is a city that breathes history in every detail. It was an important urban center in the Middle Ages and has witnessed battles in the Napoleonic wars and in the civil war, historical events that affected numerous buildings. Today, it harmoniously combines new and old buildings, becoming a vibrant city with an excellent gastronomic offer and an incomparable natural environment.
Full of Cultural Monuments
Most of the historic architecture of the city of Guadalajara is found along the Calle Mayor, in the old part of the city. This street is one of the most attractive points for visitors to the city and an excellent place to walk. Some of the most notable buildings that can be found here, such as the City Hall building and the ornate houses of Plaza de Dávalos.
As for religious architecture, you can start by visiting the baroque church of San Nicolás el Real in its beginnings of the Society of Jesus. Continue towards the Mudejar building of the Cathedral of Santa MarÃa la Mayor with a Renaissance façade, built between the 13th and 14th centuries on an old mosque.
As for religious architecture, you can start by visiting the baroque church of San Nicolás el Real in its beginnings of the Society of Jesus. Continue towards the Mudejar building of the Cathedral of Santa MarÃa la Mayor with a Renaissance façade, built between the 13th and 14th centuries on an old mosque.
Palace of the Infantado
The Infantado Palace is one of the most iconic and original monuments in the city. It was built by the powerful and wealthy family of the Dukes of El Infantado, in the 15th and 16th centuries, including details of the Gothic, Renaissance and Mudejar styles. It currently houses the Guadalajara museum.
Breathe in a Natural Environment
La Alcarria is an ideal rural area to visit the many medieval castles. You can also enjoy the tranquility and charm of towns like Jadraque and Torija. The porticoes of the main square of Hita and the cathedral and the castle of Sigüenza, both buildings from the 12th century, are worth a visit. The province of Guadalajara is home to the Tajo Alto natural parks in the southeast of the province and Hayedo de Tejera in the northwest, where you can enjoy outdoor activities and active tourism such as canoeing, bike routes, caving, rock climbing. rock, etc.