Manzanares, Municipality in La Mancha, Spain
Manzanares is a town in La Mancha, located in Ciudad Real province at an elevation of about 650 meters (2,130 feet). The landscape consists of the characteristic flat plains typical of this region.
The Order of Calatrava founded the settlement in the 13th century following the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, constructing Pilas Bonas Castle. This fortress served as a defensive stronghold for the military order.
The Lazarillo International Contemporary Theater Festival happens each August, drawing performances and artists from across the region to the town. This event shapes the cultural rhythm of the place during summer months.
The town has a significant industrial sector with a large industrial park where manufacturing facilities operate. Visitors will find modern amenities and infrastructure to support a comfortable visit.
The Manchego Cheese Museum, which opened in 2014, is the world's only museum dedicated solely to this regional dairy product. It displays how the cheese is made and its role in the area's food traditions.
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Motilla del Azuer
12 km
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Manzanares
39 m
Venta de Borondo
17.9 km
Plaza de toros de Manzanares
981 m
Plaza Mayor de San Carlos del Valle
20.3 km
Church of Cristo del Valle
20.3 km
Castillo de Pilas Bonas
348 m
Iglesia de Santa Catalina
13 kmErmita de San Sebastián
12.7 kmPalacete de los Condes de Casa-Valiente
13 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de San Carlos del Valle - Carlos III
20.3 km
Silo of Manzanares
1 km
Volcán de La Mesnera
20.8 kmTeatro Casa de la Cultura
133 mDon Quijote y Sancho Panza
11.8 kmGran Teatro
606 mTeatro Tomás Barrera
13.2 kmToro de Osborne
1.4 kmCristo del Amor
13.2 kmLa Rosa del Azafran
13.2 kmPlaza Mayor
20.3 kmStatue, Work of art
13.2 kmStatue, Work of art
13.8 kmMural, Work of art
13.8 kmMonument
1.1 kmAltar de la Virgen
13.9 kmNoria de agua
13.9 kmTorreón de Moratalaz
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