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Free tour

Torrelaguna in detail: The jewel of the Sierra Norte Madrileña

4.96
Excellent (27 ratings)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Rocío
Registered on 16 December 2017
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I am a historian and social anthropologist. I have experience as a guide in different fields (exhibitions and visits).
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

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.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Camino de la Soledad, 28180 Torrelaguna, Madrid, Spain
I will be on the esplanade of the hermitage of Soledad (next to the Antonio Martín Sports Center), with a black backpack.
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Outside visit
Hermitage of Our Lady of Solitude (former Shrine of the Vera Cruz)
2
Outside visit
House of the Vargas
3
Outside visit
Arteaga Palace or Infantado Palace Torrelaguna
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.
Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 8 of the last 25 bookings for this tour.

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