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Castle of Atienza
During the Middle Ages it was the Arabs who built this great citadel in the area, being one of the most impressive squar
Castilla - La Mancha / Guadalajara
GuadalajaraCastilla - La Mancha
Atienza
GuadalajaraCastilla - La ManchaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
1.169m
ALTITUDE
S. XII
CASTLE
450
INHABITANTS
7
CHURCHES
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
monumental · S. XII-XV
rock castle
Alcazaba
Andalusian origin
Walled precinct
parcial · MEDIEVAL
walls and gates
Keep tower
en pie · MEDIEVAL
main tower
Notable church
romanica fortificada · S. XII · Open to visitors
Santa Maria del Rey
Notable hermitage
Open to visitors
Santa María del Val
Remarkable main square
of Wheat
Old prison
reconvertida · S. XVI
prison for priests
Monumental gate or arch
S. XIV · Open to visitors
Arrebatacapas Arch
Historic inn
activa · Open to visitors
Posada del Cordón (visitable variable)
Romanesque gem
S. XII–XIII · Open to visitors
San Bartolomé Church (Romanesque porticoed gallery)
Gothic gem
S. XIII-XV · Open to visitors
Church of Santa María del Rey
National Historic Site
medieval village
Unique museum
×3 · Open to visitors
San Gil, Trinidad and San Bartolomé
Festival of national tourist interest
Horse
Movie village (film locations)
×4
30 coins (2020) - series - Game of Thrones (2011) - series - Lazarus of Tormes (2001) - film - The Trojan Women (1971) - film
Jewish quarter
ancient Jewry
Film locations
- 30 coins(2020)Series
- Game of Thrones(2011)Series
- Lazaro de Tormes(2001)Film
Atienza, where the sea and medieval stone meet.
Located in the Northern Highlands of Guadalajara, Atienza is a Historic-Artistic Site of the province of Guadalajara, and a crossroads of important routes in its area: the Cid, the Rural Romanesque and Don Quixote.
The Castle, located in the highest part of the town, is the most representative monument of Atienza. Used by the Celtiberians and then by the Arabs who built a strong fortress, it was reformed by the Christians after the Reconquest. During the Middle Ages it changed hands numerous times between the ninth and eleventh centuries. It was occupied by Alfonso III, by Almanzor and by San
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What to see
Places of interest
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Walls of Atienza
Atienza has two wall belts, of which it preserves approximately two kilometers. The innermost, from the time of Alfonso
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Arch of San Juan or of Arrebatacapas
The arch of San Juan or Arrebatacapas is a superb relic of the first wall of the town. It is of pointed arch, closing on
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Wheat Square
Organized in the 16th century, it was the most important square of the town, the Plaza par excellence, where the town ha
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San Juan del Mercado Church
The primitive Romanesque church of San Juan was demolished at the end of the 16th century in order to erect a new buildi
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San Gil Museum
Only the semicircular apse is preserved from the 12th century Romanesque church. The rest of the church is Renaissance,
What to do in Atienza
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
Route of the Villages of the Senda de los Caballeros (Trail of the Knights) passing through AtienzaMULTIEXPERIENCES
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ROUTE
Route of the Villages of the Senda de los Caballeros (Trail of the Knights) passing through Atienza
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EXPERIENCE
From Tithia to Atienza: a walk through history without leaving the site
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Experiences by category
Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Pet-friendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Gastronomy
Restaurants, local products and culinary tradition
Location
Atienza is located in Guadalajara, Castilla - La Mancha.
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Motorhome areas
Where to stay overnight and refuel services with your motorhome in Atienza.
Parking picnic area under the castle
Free overnight stay15 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by Atienza City Council
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Picnic area with covered tables and litter garbage cans; views of the castle (illuminated at night). Mostly flat terrain but access with steep sections; motorhomes >7 m may have difficulty. Exposed to wind. According to reviews, unofficial water point next to the village health center (~500 m), not in this parking lot. Gas station and stores in the town center. Quieter alternative outside the village: Ermita de la Estrella (see second sheet). Nearest verified equipped area: Sigüenza or Medinaceli depending on route.
- Access:
- Gravel esplanade under the castle and next to covered picnic areas, ~100 m from the town center. Access recommended by going around the village along the cemetery road; do not enter through narrow streets in the center with long vehicles. Usual overnight stay at this point according to the tourist office and users.
- Phone:
- +34 949 399 001
Ermita de la Estrella parking lot
Free overnight stay8 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by Atienza City Council
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Very quiet rural environment; garbage can. No emptying of tanks. Medieval center ~3 km away by car. Complement to the parking of the castle if you are looking for more isolation.
- Access:
- At ~3 km from the town by GU-134; signposted detour to the left towards the Ermita de la Estrella. Dirt and gravel esplanade recommended by the tourist office for a quiet overnight stay.
- Phone:
- +34 949 399 293
Carga eléctrica
Puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos
Cerca del pueblo(4 puntos)
A 0.6 kmLento · 3.7 kW
Hotel Convento Santa AnaGU-154, 3, AtienzaA 0.7 kmRápido · 22 kW
EndesaCalle Pozuelo, AtienzaA 16.5 kmSemi-rápido · 7.4 kW
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