Yepes, municipality of Spain
Yepes is a small municipality in Toledo Province featuring medieval walls, towers, and gates that encircle the old town. The center revolves around the triangular Plaza Mayor, where the 16th-century town hall, a former archbishop's palace, and the large Colegiata de San Benito Abad are located.
Founded around 600 BC and called Hippo in Roman times, the place was renamed Hepes during Moorish rule. After 1212, King Alfonso VIII granted it to the Archbishop of Toledo, and the town government regained control in the late 1500s.
The town reflects a shared past where Christians, Muslims, and Jews coexisted within its walls. Walking through the narrow streets reveals how different communities shaped the place, leaving marks visible in the architecture and layout of neighborhoods.
The town is easy to explore on foot since main buildings cluster around Plaza Mayor and the old center is compact. Visiting the tourist information office first provides maps and helps you understand opening times for churches and other sites.
In 1637, playwright Pedro Calderón de la Barca wrote a special theatrical work for a local religious celebration in the town. This event gave the place lasting cultural prominence in Spanish literary history.
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