Well worth a visit the town of Brihuega
Brihuega located in the province of Guadalajara, Spain. In 1710 a hard-fought battle took place in the township between Lord Stanhope’s troops and the Franco-Spanish army
Brihuega
What to see in Brihuega?
If you are going to visit the lavender fields, do not miss the opportunity to also visit the town of Brihuega. A town with a wealth of culture and heritage that will surely surprise you.
Thanks to its numerous parks, fountains and gardens – which also make the high summer temperatures more bearable – it has earned the nickname of the Garden of Alcarria .
Getting lost in the streets of the town is a pleasure, as is gradually discovering its most emblematic monuments and buildings. Take note of the essentials:
Visit the decorated streets of Brihuega.
Visit to Brihuega Castle.
Now Visit to Brihuega Castle.
The Castle of the Piedra Bermeja is a must-visit. This is where you will see a unique work of architecture with design elements taken from Arab, Romanesque, and transitional Gothic styles.
The Stunning lavender fields of Brihuega
lavender fields Brihuega is one of the most anticipated events of the year. A natural phenomenon that attracts hundreds of people from all over the world
Visit to the lavender fields with photo session (group price €2, includes delivery of a bag of aromatic lavender seeds as a natural and artisanal air freshener whose fragrance lasts about two months).
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Guadalajara
Restoration route through Guadalajara.
Visit to the Pantheon of the Duchess of Sevillano
Pantheon of the Duchess of Sevillano
The building has a floor plan shaped like a greek cross, and it is built in stone from Novelda.
The iconic dome is covered with purple tiles.
The interior of the building displays works by Alejandro Ferrant (a painting on the high altar) and bronze and marble sculptures by Ángel García Díaz [es], including the four angels flanking the sarcophagus in the pantheon’s crypt.
The design of the vault inspired a number of works by Velázquez Bosco’s disciple Antonio Palacios.
The buildings works ended in 1916, the year in which the Countess died.
Visit to the Palacio de la Cotilla and the Chinese tea room (Group price: €1).
The Palace of La Cotilla was first built in the 17th century, as revealed to this day by the columns in the courtyard, which are in Alcarreño style.
At the end of the 19th century, the owners were the Marqueses of Villamejor, Ana de Torres and Ignacio de Figueroa, the parents of the Count of Romanones.
The Chinese Room dates from that period, and boasts to this day its original Qing dynasty style wallpaper.
This style is rare in Spain, making this example exceptionally valuable.
Visit to the Mudejar Co-Cathedral of Guadalajara
Santa María Co-Cathedral was built on the site of a mosque. It underwent its last renovation in the 17th century.
It is Mudejar in style and was refurbished in the 17th century.
The main altar is very beautiful. Inside, the church has three naves from the 14th century.
The main façade has a doorway with Renaissance columns and capitals.
The other doors have horseshoe arches.
The tower is masonry-built and finished with brick. Inside, there is an interesting alabaster pulpit and some tombs.
The interior arches are semi-circular. The dome over the transept was built in the 17th century.
Visit to the Infantado Palace
The Mendoza family, the bearers of the title of dukes of El Infantado, embodied all their power in this building, which is the most representative property in their possession.
The original building, in the Gothic style with numerous Mudéjar details, was commissioned by the second Duke of the Infantado and built by Juan Guas, who began it in 1480.
Later, the fifth Duke would adapt it to Renaissance tastes in 1569, adding balconies to the façade and replacing the columns on the ground floor of the Courtyard of the Lions.
He also commissioned Romulo Cincinato to create frescos in various rooms; some of these paintings still survive as a unique testament to the splendour of these apartments.
The palace was almost destroyed by a bombardment in 1936, and its most representative elements, the Courtyard of the Lions, the façade, and the Garden Gallery, were restored between 1961 and 1973.
It is now the home of the Museum of Guadalajara.
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