Chinchón, Medieval town in Madrid Region, Spain
Chinchón is a municipality in the Community of Madrid, located about 45 kilometers southeast of the capital. The historic center clusters around a large main square with wooden galleries, ringed by houses from the 15th and 16th centuries.
The settlement grew during medieval times around a castle built in the late 15th century for the local counts. After destruction during the Comuneros Revolt in 1520, rebuilding followed and shaped the appearance visitors see today.
The local church displays an altarpiece by Goya, painted for the artist's brother who worked here as chaplain. Visitors see the work during services or at designated viewing times.
The town lies about 50 kilometers from Madrid and can be reached via the A-3 highway or by regional bus. Visitors arriving in the morning find fewer crowds on the main square and can walk the galleries at a relaxed pace.
Anise liqueur has been produced here for centuries using traditional recipes and bottled in local distilleries. In April, the town celebrates this heritage with a festival where visitors can sample different varieties.
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336 m
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363 m
Museo Etnológico La Posada
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Matadero de Chinchón
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Fuente de Arriba
371 m
Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
285 m
Ermita de Santa Ana
904 m
Casa de la Cadena
307 m
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400 m
Torre del Reloj
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12.3 km
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