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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 (EN)
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
ARCIPRESTE
300
INHABITANTS
S. XV
WALLS
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
ruinas consolidadas · MEDIEVAL
castillo del cerro
Walled precinct
parcial · MEDIEVAL
murallas medievales
Notable church
mudejar · S. XV-XVI · Open to visitors
San Juan
Notable hermitage
Open to visitors
Virgen de la Cuesta
Remarkable main square
Plaza del Arcipreste
Historic theatre
ACTUAL · Open to visitors
festival medieval
Birthplace of a notable figure
Open to visitors
Casa del Arcipreste
Monumental gate or arch
S. XV
Puerta de Santa María
Historic arcaded streets
Plaza del Arcipreste
Gothic gem
S. XIV · Open to visitors
San Juan Bautista
Mudéjar gem
S. XIV-XVI · Open to visitors
iglesia mudéjar
National Historic Site
villa medieval
Underground wine cellars
×3 · Open to visitors
bodegas históricas
Unique museum
Open to visitors
Casa Museo Arcipreste
Traditional wood oven
Festival of national tourist interest
Festival Medieval
Jewish quarter
judería histórica
Rock-cut architecture
bodegos medievales
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 of the Villages of the Senda de los Caballeros (Trail of the Knights) passing through Hita
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EXPERIENCE
Discover the archpriestly town of Hita
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Nature
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Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
In the family
Activities for all ages
Petfriendly
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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