Torrelaguna. The jewel of Madrid's Sierra Norte.

I am Rocío, the guide that will take you into the history of this peculiar enclave. We will discover its singularities and charm, walking through its streets. In addition to its most illustrious characters: San Isidro and Santa María de la Cabeza, Cisneros or Juan de Mena. Are you ready to enjoy the experience? Torrelaguna is located in the Middle Valley of Jarama, north of Madrid and has been a Historic-Artistic Complex since 1974. The first signs of settlement in the vicinity of Torrelaguna, will be found in Prehistory (caves and shelters). But, it is not until Roman times when we observe the establishment of population in what is now Torrelaguna: agrarian towns. In the Middle Ages, it was integrated into the Muslim sphere, until in 1085 it was reconquered by Alfonso VI. From this moment on its greatest period of splendor begins, which has left us numerous traces and vestiges among its streets. What are we going to enjoy? (2h) 1. Salinas Palace. S.XVI 2. House of the Views. S.XVI-XIX. 3. Calle de la Estrella / Calle Nobiliaria: House of the Marquis del Pozo, House of the People 4.. Old Salt Storehouse. 5. Plaza Juan de Mena and cental pine (old corralón del Marqués del Pozo) 6. Plaza de Cisneros. 7. Old Manor Houses, 8. Remains of the old wall and the Puerta de Burgos. 9. Vestiges of the old Jewish quarter: Old Hospital Santísima Trinidad.S.XVI. 10. Plaza Mayor: a. Abadía de Madres Concepcionistas Franciscanas, S.XVI. b. Old Pósito / Town Hall. S.XV. c. Church of Santa María Magdalena. XV-XVIII centuries. Exterior. Visits inside the temple, 3 per person - in groups. Managed by the Church. * Visits not available in August. * Minimum two people.