Guadalajara

The city sits on the Henares River at 708 meters elevation, featuring limestone buildings and narrow streets in its medieval center at the northeastern edge of the Meseta Central.

The settlement evolved from an ancient Iberian settlement called Arriaca to the Arabic Wadi al-Hijara, meaning River of Stones, before its Christian conquest in 1085.

The Palacio del Infantado, constructed in 1461, exhibits Gothic-Renaissance architecture with an intricate facade and represents the power of the Mendoza family's patronage.

High-speed trains connect Guadalajara to Madrid in 30 minutes, making it a residential option for professionals working in the Spanish capital.

The local honey from the Alcarria plain receives special protection status under European regulations due to its exceptional quality and production methods.

Location: Guadalajara Province

Capital city: Guadalajara City

Elevation above the sea: 708 m

Part of: komunumaro «Aguas del Río Tajuña», Mancomunidad de Aguas del Sorbe

Shares border with: Aldeanueva de Guadalajara, Centenera, Lupiana, Horche, Yebes, Valdarachas, Aranzueque, Loranca de Tajuña, Pioz, Pozo de Guadalajara, Chiloeches, Cabanillas del Campo, Marchamalo, Fontanar, Tórtola de Henares, Ciruelas, Torija, Valdeaveruelo, Galápagos, Fuentelahiguera de Albatages, Málaga del Fresno, Yunquera de Henares, Atanzón, Valdeavellano, Valfermoso de Tajuña

Website: http://guadalajara.es

GPS coordinates: 40.63333,-3.16667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:19