Almodóvar del Campo, municipality in Ciudad Real Province, Castile-La Mancha, Spain
Almodóvar del Campo is a small town in Ciudad Real province in the La Mancha region, characterized by old stone buildings and winding streets. Key structures include the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption from the 16th century, an early 20th-century town hall with two prominent towers, and several aristocratic palaces like the House of the Marquesa that define its appearance.
The town was founded at a strategic point between Castilla and Andalucía and was known during Roman times as Sisapo, where silver and other metals were mined. In the Middle Ages it came under the control of the Knights of Calatrava, which led to its development and the establishment of regular cattle fairs.
The name comes from Arabic, meaning "the round one", referring to the small circular lagoon that was once vital to local life. Arab influences remain visible today in the architecture, especially in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption with its ornate wooden ceiling showing Mudéjar style elements.
The town is easily reached by car or bus from Ciudad Real and the roads are well maintained and connect to other villages. Once there, walking or cycling is the best way to explore the quiet streets and natural areas at your own pace.
The town sits on a historic route traveled by famous writers like Cervantes and appears in literary works, particularly in stories of Don Quixote. This literary connection has preserved the town as part of Spain's cultural heritage.
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