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Santa Maria Gate
The Gate of Santa Maria, the only survivor of the three that had the wall, is emblematic of Hita. Despite its small scal
Castilla - La Mancha / Guadalajara
GuadalajaraCastilla - La ManchaCertified by The Most Beautiful Villages of Spain since 2017
Hita
GuadalajaraCastilla - La ManchaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
1.000m
ALTITUDE
S. XIV
ARCHPRIEST
300
INHABITANTS
S. XV
WALLS
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
ruinas consolidadas · MEDIEVAL · Open to visitors
Remains of the castle on the hill
Walled precinct
parcial · MEDIEVAL
medieval walls
Notable church
mudejar · S. XV-XVI · Open to visitors
San Juan
Remarkable main square
Archpriest Square
Historic theatre
ACTUAL · Open to visitors
medieval festival
Birthplace of a notable figure
Open to visitors
Archpriest's House
Monumental gate or arch
S. XV · Open to visitors
Santa María Gate
Historic arcaded streets
Archpriest Square
Mudéjar gem
S. XV–XVI · Open to visitors
San Juan Bautista Church
National Historic Site
medieval village
Scenic viewpoint
Cima del cerro de Hita
Underground wine cellars
×3 · Open to visitors
historic wineries
Unique museum
Open to visitors
Archpriest House Museum
Festival of national tourist interest
Medieval Festival
Weekend market
Archpriest Square
Jewish quarter
S. XIII - XV
historic Jewish quarter
Rock-cut architecture
medieval wineries
Where to eat, stay and shop in Hita
Restaurants, lodging and local shops in Hita.
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Hita, where the sea and medieval stone meet.
Hita preserves its medieval old town, which was designated a historic site in 1965. Under Muslim rule, a fortress was built atop the hill. Throughout the 13th century, a significant Jewish quarter developed there. A century later, Juan Ruiz, Archpriest of Hita, wrote *The Book of Good Love*. The 15th century marked a final period of splendor, with the Marquis of Santillana serving as lord of the town.
Archaeological remains of the old castle of Hita still stand. Half a kilometer of the city wall remains standing, along with the Gothic-style Santa María Gate. Beneath one of its sections lies
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Archpriest Square
We find it just across the Puerta de Santa Maria. Throughout the Middle Ages, the Jewish quarter of Hita occupied this s
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Medieval caves
The cellars of Hita were excavated under the old town during the Middle Ages. The wine was stored in jars and its commer
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House Museum of the Archpriest
It is a local museum dedicated to the Book of Good Love by the Archpriest of Hita. It has archeology and ethnography roo
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Ruins of the Church of San Pedro
The Mudejar-style Church of San Pedro was destroyed during the Civil War. In the 16th century, the town’s nobility place
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Church of St. John the Baptist
The Church of San Juan, built in the Gothic-Mudejar style during the 15th and 16th centuries, features three naves, a po
What to do in Hita
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
Route of the Villages of the Senda de los Caballeros (Trail of the Knights) passing through HitaMULTIEXPERIENCES
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ROUTE
Route of the Villages of the Senda de los Caballeros (Trail of the Knights) passing through Hita
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EXPERIENCE
Discover the Archpriest's Town of Hita
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Gastronomy
Restaurants, local products and culinary tradition
Location
Hita is located in Guadalajara, Castilla - La Mancha.
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Motorhome areas
Where to stay overnight and refuel services with your motorhome in Hita.
Overnight Parking Lot on the Espinosa Highway (Palenque)
Free overnight stay10 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by Hita 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
Medieval town in La Alcarria; Medieval Festival in August. Unpaved lot, quiet, with good views. No sewer service. Shops about 300 m away.
- Access:
- GU-150 / CM-1003, dirt plaza at the town entrance (Palenque area). Common overnight parking spot; RVs are not allowed in the medieval town center. Public water fountain next to the Palenque (~50 m).
- Phone:
- +34 949 209 002
Carga eléctrica
Puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos
Cerca del pueblo(44 puntos)
A 7.1 kmUltra-rápido · 50 kW
EndesaAutovía del Nordeste, TorijaA 7.6 kmUltra-rápido · 50 kW
Repsol - Ibil (ES)Torija, TorijaA 8.5 kmMega-rápido · 250 kW
Tesla (including non-tesla)Avenida Gran EuropaDatos: OpenChargeMap (CC BY 4.0)
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