Tours & Activities in Torrelaguna
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.
In this tour we will know the history of this peculiar enclave. We will discover its singularities and charm walking through its streets. In addition to its most illustrious characters such as San Isidro and Santa María de la Cabeza, Cisneros or Juan de Mena. Likewise, the latest productions filmed in this town will be known, such as the Isabel, Carlos Rey-Emperador series, the Cathedral of the sea ... and the films The Split Crown or Everyone knows it. Are you ready to enjoy the experience? This free walking tour includes: -Palace of Salinas. 16th century -Home of the Views. 16th-19th century -Arch of Santa Fe and Calle de la Estrella / Nobiliary Street: House of the Marquises of Pozo, House of the People. -Old salt Alfolí. -Plaza Juan de Mena and centennial pine (former corralón del Marqués del Pozo). -Cisneros Square. -Old Manor Houses. -Restos of the old wall and Puerta de Burgos. -Restigations of the old Jewish quarter: Old Holy Trinity Hospital S. XVI. Main Square: -Abadía de Madres Concepcionistas Franciscanas, S.XVI. -Old Poster / City Hall. S.XV. -Church of Saint Mary Magdalene. S.XV-XVIII. (visits inside the temple, 3 per person - in group -. Managed by the Church). * Groups of at least two people. * August not available.
