Battle of Somosierra, Historic battle in Spain
The Battle of Somosierra took place during the Peninsular War.
In 1808, French forces under Napoleon broke the Spanish lines at Somosierra Pass.
The battle is a distinguished part of both French and Spanish military history.
Somosierra is now a location commemorated with monuments and historical markers.
The charge of the Polish cavalry at Somosierra is legendary.
Part of: Peninsular War
GPS coordinates: 41.13250,-3.58167
Latest update: March 17, 2025 22:26
Hayedo de Montejo
8.4 km
Pico del Lobo
11.2 km
Buitrago del Lozoya Wall
15.7 km
Cave of Enebralejos
8.2 km
Puentes Viejas Reservoir
15.4 km
Chorrera de los Litueros
1.7 km
Casa del Bosque, Buitrago del Lozoya
15.8 km
Cerrón
9.3 km
Macizo del Pico del Lobo-Cebollera
7.8 km
Puente del Arrabal
15.9 km
Church of Santo Domingo de Silos
10.4 km
Centro de educación ambiental Hayedo de Montejo
7.7 km
Church of San Miguel Arcángel (Arcones)
12.1 km
Church of San Vicente Mártir
11.5 km
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Natividad
13 km
Natividad de la Virgen
14.7 km
Ermita de la Virgen del Buen Suceso
10.8 km
Centro De Interpretacion Frente Del Agua
14.3 km
Church of Santa Ana
9.5 km
Remains of the Hospital of San Salvador
15.8 km
Church of San Simón Apóstol
11.2 km
Satellite communications station of Buitrago del Lozoya
14.2 km
Church of Santiago Apóstol
10.6 km
El Peral de La Hiruela
12.3 km
Church of Santo Tomás
13.6 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, Somosierra
77 m
Church of Santa Marta del Cerro
12.8 km
Portillo del Lobo
11.2 kmReviews
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