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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 Mancha
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
Gothic gem
S. XV · Open to visitors
San Juan Bautista Church
Mudéjar gem
S. XV–XVI · Open to visitors
San Juan Bautista Church
National Historic Site
medieval village
Scenic viewpoint
Top of the hill of 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
Movie village (film locations)
Game of Thrones (2011) - series
Jewish quarter
historic Jewish quarter
Rock-cut architecture
medieval wineries
Film locations
- Game of Thrones(2011)Series
Hita, where sea and medieval stone meet.
Hita retains its medieval old town which was declared a historic site in 1965. Under Muslim rule a fortress was established on top of the hill. Throughout the thirteenth century an important Jewish quarter was formed. A century later Juan Ruiz, Archpriest of Hita, wrote the Book of Good Love. In the 15th century the town experienced its last period of splendor with the Marquis of Santillana as lord of the town.
Archaeological remains of the old castle of Hita are preserved. Of the wall remains standing half a kilometer and the door of Santa Maria of Gothic style. Under one of its walls is the
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What to see
Places of interest
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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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Map and Touristic Brochure of Hita
This resource is essential for touring Hita, a medieval town famous for the Archpriest. The map guides the visitor throu
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Hita Medieval Festival
It is held every year on the first Saturday of July. The Medieval Theater Festival of Hita, declared a festival of natio
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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
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
Discover this route and its villages
EXPERIENCE
Discover the archpriestly town of Hita
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What to do
Experiences by category
Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
In the family
Activities for all ages
Pet-friendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
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 on Espinosa Road (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 of the Alcarria; Medieval Festival in August. Land of land, quiet and with good views. Without emptying. Stores at ~300 m.
- Access:
- GU-150 / CM-1003, dirt esplanade at the entrance to the village (Palenque area). Usual overnight stay; it is forbidden to drive through the medieval quarter with an AC. Public fountain next to the Palenque (~50 m).
- Phone:
- +34 949 209 002
Carga eléctrica
Puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos
Cerca del pueblo(43 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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