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Torrelaguna in detail: The jewel of the Sierra Norte Madrileña

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Rocío
Registered on December 16, 2017

I am a historian and social anthropologist. I have experience as a guide in different fields (exhibitions and visits).

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Torrelaguna is the great unknown of the Sierra Norte de Madrid , but when walking through its streets you will find a long history and an interesting heritage resulting from the splendor that the town once enjoyed. Therefore, it is BIC since 1974.
In addition, Torrelaguna has been the birthplace of great historical figures (Cardinal Cisneros, San Isidro-Santa María de la Cabeza, the poet Juan de Mena, the princess of Ascoli...) and guardian of Madrid's water. Do you want to know it in detail?

This free tour is available every two hours , every day and includes :

  •  Hermitage of Soledad, patron saint of Torrelaguna, 16th-18th centuries.
  •  Convent of the Carmelites of Charity (exterior), 19th century.
  •  House-palace of Calle Cava, S. XIX.
  •  House of the Vargas/ San Isidro and Santa María, S.XVI.
  •  Ruins of the Franciscan Convent Madre de Dios, S.XVI.
  •  Palacio de Arteaga or del Infantado, S.XVII-SXVIII and Puerta del Sol.
  •  Salinas Palace, S. XVI.
  •  House of the Views, S.XVI-XIX.
  •  Cover of the old House of the Quirós-Berzosa, S.XV.
  •  Plaza Mayor: Exterior of the Abbey of Franciscan Conceptionist Mothers, S.XVI. Old Granary/Town Hall, S.XVI. Exterior of the Church of Santa María Magdalena, S.XV-XVIII.
  •  Plaza Juan de Mena and centennial pine (former corralón del Marqués del Pozo).
  •  Old Salt Storehouse, S.XIV.
  •  Centennial Pine.
  •  Cisneros Square.
  •  Old Manor Houses, S.XVII.
  •  Constructions of the Canal del Isabel II.
  •  Remains of the old wall and the Puerta de Burgos, S. XI-XIV.
  •  Vestiges of the old Jewish quarter: Old Santísima Trinidad Hospital, S.XVI-S.XVII.
    * Duration 2:30
    * August not available.
    * Visit from the outside, except for the hermitage of Soledad and the Chapel of the Convent of the Franciscanas, depending on schedules.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Camino de la Soledad, 28180 Torrelagu...
    Camino de la Soledad, 28180 Torrelaguna, Madrid, Spain
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    I will be on the esplanade of the hermitage of Soledad (next to the Antonio Martín Sports Center), with a black backpack.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Hermitage of Our Lady of Solitude (former Shrine of the Vera Cruz)
  • 2
    Outside visit
    House of the Vargas
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Arteaga Palace or Infantado Palace Torrelaguna
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Church of Saint Mary Magdalene
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Alfolí de la Sal
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Torrelaguna House of Culture

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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    This guru has cancelled 7 of the last 25 bookings for this tour.
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