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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Ciudad Real: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Ciudad Real
- In the hilly Campo de Calatrava region, Ciudad Real offers a contemporary design while still retaining the authentic La Mancha flavour.
- This city provides us outstanding food centred on the game, cheese, and wine and is now easier to reach thanks to the high-speed rail running between Madrid and Seville.
- Additionally, its diverse habitats are revealed by the Caballeros and Las Tablas de Daimiel natural parks.
- A population of Christians, Moors, and Jews was shielded during the Middle Ages by four kilometres of walls and 130 towers.
- In the seventeenth century, Ciudad Real became the seat of the province of La Mancha following the unification of the peninsular kingdoms under the Catholic Monarchs.
- This characteristic favoured its economic growth, which was invested in significant structures.
- The Puerta de Toledo, one of the eight gates that opened in the city's walled territory, is a notable example of La Mancha Mudejar architecture from the 14th century. Two square towers flank its pointed horseshoe arches.
- Capital: Ciudad Real
- International Airport: Ciudad Real International Airport or CRIA (CQM)
- Population: 70,124
- Currency: Euro
- Time: UTC +2
- Driving side: Left
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: Spanish
- Religion: Christianity
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Ciudad Real
- Three knights founded the Church of San Pedro in the 14th century. It was constructed in the Gothic style and resembled a fortification more than a church.
- The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary is regarded as the city's most beautiful structure. The Spanish admire its elements of the Baroque, Renaissance, and Gothic styles.
- The Puerta de Toledo is one of the few fragments of the once impregnable city wall. On the wall, the Castilian stone shield is still discernible.
- The Museum of Don Quixote has an abundant library, many displays, and a collection of paintings and engravings featuring the adored hero.
- It is a portion of the city's main square. Its bells, from which Don Quixote and his devoted companion Sancho Pence emerge, and Cervantes himself, are particularly popular with tourists.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Ciudad Real
- Compared to tourist locations globally, the region is less temperate than some, ranking in the 38th percentile for pleasant weather.
- July, August, and June are the hottest months to visit Ciudad Real if you want to see the city at its warmest.
- Early August is often the warmest season of the year, with daytime highs routinely reaching 94.6°F (34.8°C) and nighttime lows hardly ever falling below 64.6°F (18.1°C).
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Ciudad Real
Church of San Pedro
- The Knights of the Flower and Cream of Ciudad Real (Velarde, Céspedes, and Treviso) gave the order to construct the structure in the latter half of the 14th century.
- This temple was initially intended to honour both Saints Peter and Paul. Still, because of building issues and changes made to accommodate later creative movements, it was not completed as originally intended.
- Ramrez de Arellano claims that the parish commissioned the Ciudad Real architect to construct a choir at the church's base in 1615. In 1765, the altar for Nuestra Seora de la Gua was built there in a Churrigueresque style, with the image of the virgin saint seated on a silver chair and facing the main altar.
- The Lisbon earthquake of 1755 caused the roof to collapse and one of the inner columns to become agitated.
- Anarchist soldiers from the Torres de Valdepeas Battalion committed several anti-clerical acts during the Spanish Civil War, including destroying a portion of the temple's artistic legacy, including religious statues, pieces of the choir, the stalls and the altar, and the alabaster altarpiece of the Virgin of Loreto from the Chapel of Alonso de Coca.
- The tower, one of the highest points in the city at the time, was armed with submachine guns, and this militia utilised the temple as a tank storage area.
Toledo Gate
- The Toledo Gate, commissioned to be constructed along the royal road running north of the city from Toledo to Sevilla, is the gate of the wall currently in the best condition.
- According to an engraving discovered on the Toledo Gate, it was finished in 1328.
- It was designated a Spanish National Monument in 1915. Due to normal issues with humidity, the environment, and microbes in the stone, it has been the subject of various interventions throughout its history.
- When the most current restoration was finished in 2013, significant discoveries were made, including sculpting four busts that helped date the structure by appearing in the keystones of the vaults as you enter the gate.
Don Quixote
- The various exhibits at the centre focus on Don Quixote, the well-known book by Cervantes.
- A conversation between ten characters from the book is shown in this montage. Also included are about ten drawings by José Jiménez Aranda, one of Don Quixote's top 19th-century illustrators, on topics linked to Cervantes.
- The first printed version of the book was created in a Madrid printing press at the beginning of the 17th century, and one of the rooms recreates this ambience. Another feature is a brief audiovisual montage about the book.
- A significant collection of 3,500 volumes of books on Cervantes-related subjects is also available in the museum library.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Ciudad Real Off the Beaten Track
- Caballeros, situated in the Montes de Toledo region between the provinces of Ciudad Real and Toledo, includes the most diverse elements of the Mediterranean ecology.
- The park is teeming with natural beauties, from the deer bellowing in the fall to the spectacular soaring of the golden eagle.
- The combination of oak, holm oak and cork trees creates an environment that the fauna calls home, and we are only infrequent visitors.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Ciudad Real Culture and Traditions
- Around 75,000 people live in Ciudad Real, the provincial capital of the Ciudad Real province in Castilla-La Mancha.
- Ciudad Real is a city with a strong emphasis on business growth, tourism, services, building, manufacturing, and agriculture.
- La Mancha and Valdepeas produce wines for both domestic and international markets, and the area is also home to the Cabaeros and Las Tablas de Daimiel national parks.
- It is a significant railroad hub because of Andalusia. Due to Ciudad Real's renown for gastronomy focused on local game, cheeses, and dishes created with the local variety of aubergines attracts both cultural and culinary tourism due to its closeness to Madrid.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Ciudad Real: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Tortilla: Potato Omelet
#Food
- One of the most well-liked foods in Spain and a delicacy in many areas is the potato omelette.
- The most well-known and is offered in many nationwide bars and restaurants.
- Some people even eat it for breakfast every day.
- It's easy to make, and you may serve it as a tapa (or pincho if you order it further north) or dinner at any time of the day.
Paella and Fideuà
#Food
- Without paella, what would this list consist of? The dish is the most well-known Spanish dish outside of Spain.
- People who attempt to replicate it by incorporating other ingredients are met with sorrow by Valencians.
- Paella is a rice meal that can be created with any combination of meat, veggies, fish, and shellfish.
- You can typically find the most incredible paella near the Mediterranean coast.
- Additionally, fideuà, a dish of excellent black rice comparable to paella, is available everywhere.
Gazpacho and Salmorejo
#Food
- The ingredients for gazpacho include tomato, cucumber, olive oil, pepper, and garlic.
- It is an Andalusian meal that is incredibly hydrating and ideal for summer's sweltering days.
- Salmorejo, a similar dish to gazpacho that originates from Cordoba and is also of Andalusian descent, is frequently served with ham and an egg.
- Whichever you select, a summer in Andalusia would not be complete without one of these dishes.
Plaza Mayor
#Fashion
- Ciudad Real's Plaza Mayor, the city's central square and a bustling open area surrounded by stores, eateries, cafes, and bars, is the centre of civic life. The square is the best site in town for people watching and the best location for food, shopping, and nightlife when the weather is nice since crowds of tourists and locals congregate there.
- El Herbolario is a modest, charming shop that specialises in whole-wheat, gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, and other healthy local products and natural and organic beauty products.
- Librera Serendipia, a fantastic bookstore in Ciudad Real, has a beautiful range of fiction and non-fiction books. Regular literary events are also held, with invited lecturers from around the nation. A small delicatessen section is also there.
- Comic books, comics, board games, strategy games, video games, and merchandise are available at Zona 84. Additionally, they plan unique occasions like board game nights and book releases.
Fun
#Fun
- On the one hand, there is Parque Warner, located about 30 kilometres outside of Madrid, which is a sizable area devoted to the superhero and Warner Bros. film industries. The Batman and Looney Tunes programmes will be your favourites!
- The Parque de Atracciones de Madrid is one of the city's most well-known attractions. It is also conveniently positioned near the ancient city centre, making it easy to visit and enjoy its mild family rides and roller coasters.
- The Tibidabo Amusement Park has been providing entertainment and a stunning perspective of Barcelona for a century on the lofty hill of Tibidabo. Here, riding either a vintage or modern ride is a fantastic experience. The most beautiful view of the city will serve as your elegant backdrop.
- Visit the well-known PortAventura World in Salou, among the beaches of the Costa Dorada, just over 100 kilometres from Barcelona, if you want a journey that will excite the whole family. It has three theme parks: Parque Ferrari Land, the first Ferrari-themed European park, PortAventura Park, and PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park.
- The top theme park on the Costa del Sol is Tivoli World in Benalmádena. It contains more than 40 rides for people of all ages and zones that depict the Wild West or Andalusian architecture.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Ciudad Real: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- A wetland on the La Mancha plain, a primarily arid region in the province of Ciudad Real, is the Tablas de Daimiel National Park (Parque Nacional de las Tablas de Daimiel).
- The park, one of Spain's fifteen national parks, has the smallest area at roughly 3,000 hectares.
- Outside the original nature reserve, the protected area is currently being enlarged to incorporate nearby dryland farming regions.
- The expansion is a part of efforts to restore the wetland's health, which has been harmed by excessive water resource extraction.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Ciudad Real Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Easter week is one of the most sentimental and enduring fiestas observed in Spain.
- This remembrance, which honours the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, has a long history and tradition.
- Most Spanish cities, towns, and villages transform their streets into venues for religious observances that combine mourning and meditation to remember Christ's death.
- Magical processions, sombre parades in which crowds of spectators follow holy icons as they go through the streets, combine music, art, and colour.
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