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Belmonte It is a town located in the region of La Mancha de Cuenca, in the south of the Cuenca province. It has about 2000 inhabitants and is 756 meters above sea level.
Understand
Curiosities
Belmonte is an old town. Visigothic remains have been found. Its long history is reflected in its castle and its walls. The city was the birthplace of Fray Luis de León, and in more recent times (1961) his castle was used to shoot El Cid.
To get
By car
Belmonte can be reached from Madrid It can be accessed by the A-3 and the CM-3011, about 150 km long. Of Valencia It is about 240 km taking the A-3 and the N-420. It is 110 km from Albacete and 95 of Basin.
By bus
By bus, it has lines to Basin, Madrid Y Valencia.
Watch
Belmonte has a great historical and monumental interest. The town itself is classified as a Historic-Artistic Site.
- 1 Ramparts. A large part of its route is preserved, including three of its five doors. The best preserved are the Puerta de San Juan, to the north. The jamb and tower on the right and the Chinchilla Gate to the south are still preserved from it, which in addition to being the first to be built, is the one that has survived the best to this day.
- 2 Collegiate Church of San Bartolomé.
Built in the 15th century, it houses interesting altarpieces from the 15th to 17th centuries. The choir stalls, from the 15th century, were brought from the Cathedral of Cuenca. The baptismal font of Fray Luis de León is preserved. - 3 Belmonte Castle. ✉: [email protected].Built in the 15th century and modified in the 19th century, it was the residence of Eugenia de Montijo and can be visited. Throughout activities such as medieval fighting or historical staging are carried out. You can buy your tickets on the castle's website.
To buy
Belmonte is a producer of its own wines and cheeses.
- The Belmonte Cupboard, Calle San Juan del Castillo 35. ☎ 34 617 58 45 68. Gift and food shop with products made in Belmonte.
To eat
At least half a dozen restaurants and as many bars serve the population.
Sleep
Belmonte has a varied offer of hotels of various categories, up to a four-star spa hotel.
There is a parking lot for motorhomes.
external links
Wikipedia has an article on Belmonte (Cuenca).w: Belmonte (Cuenca)
Wikimedia Commons houses multimedia content about Belmonte (Cuenca). Commons- Belmonte Tourism
- Belmonte Castle
