Mini 3 Discovering the stunning castle and beauty of Molina de Aragon, Spain

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Molina de Aragón is a town and municipality in the province of Guadalajara, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It is known for its impressive castle, which sits atop a hill and overlooks the town.

The castle of Molina de Aragón is a medieval fortress built in the 12th century, during the period of the Spanish Reconquest. It was an important defensive fortification on the border between the Christian and Muslim kingdoms. It suffered many battles and sieges. It was a key element in the defence of the city and the Kingdom of Castile. The castle's current structure is the result of several remodelling and enlargements over the centuries.

The castle of Molina de Aragón is an example of the military architecture of the period. It has an impressive keep, a large wall and several defensive towers.

Nowadays, the castle is an important tourist and cultural site, and is one of the main attractions of the town. From the top of the castle you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Molina de Aragón and its surroundings.

The town of Molina de Aragón itself is a beautiful medieval town, with impressive architecture and a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. As well as the castle, other places of interest include the church of San Juan Bautista, a Gothic church built in the 13th century, which has a beautiful façade and a baroque altarpiece. The convent of San Francisco and the palace of the Molina family, a noble residence built in the 15th century.

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Is that where Don Quixote was from?

 

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Is that where Don Quixote was from?

Miguel de Cervantes begins his work Don Quixote as follows: In a place in La Mancha, whose name I do not want to remember ....
In the book, he leaves many clues to places where episodes are narrated, such as, for example, the fight against the giants, which we know took place in Campo de Criptana. Thanks to this, it is possible to trace a large part of the route that Don Quixote and Sancho Panza follow in the book.
However, as I mentioned before, the place of origin of Don Quixote is unknown, although there is a "fight" (without foundation or data) between several towns that claim that honour.