Illescas, Historic municipality in Toledo Province, Spain.
Located between Madrid and Toledo, Illescas extends across 56.75 square kilometers of plains in the La Sagra region at 583 meters elevation.
The settlement transformed from Elesches in medieval times to a walled town, receiving a population charter in 1154 for Gascon settlers from Alfonso VII.
The Hospital of Nuestra Señora de la Caridad holds five paintings by El Greco within its 16th-century walls, demonstrating Spanish Renaissance artistry.
The municipality connects to major transportation routes between Madrid and Toledo, making it a strategic location for logistics and industrial activities.
The Mudéjar Tower and Ugena Gate showcase architectural elements from the 11th century, combining masonry and brick construction techniques.
Location: Toledo Province
Capital city: Illescas
Elevation above the sea: 583 m
Website: http://www.illescas.es
Part of: Mancomunitat de Municipis de la Sagra Alta
Shares border with: Torrejón de la Calzada, Torrejón de Velasco, Yeles, Numancia de la Sagra, Yuncos, Cedillo del Condado, El Viso de San Juan, Carranque, Ugena, Casarrubuelos, Cubas de la Sagra
Website: http://illescas.es
GPS coordinates: 40.12278,-3.84556
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
Villa romana de Carranque
11.9 km
Castle of Batres
11.8 km
Cerro de los Batallones
12.5 km
Capilla Mayor del Hospital de la Caridad de Illescas
489 m
Castillo de Torrejón de Velasco
9.2 km
Casa de Cervantes, Esquivias
6.8 km
Church of Santa María
365 m
Archaeological Park Carranque
11.6 km
Church of San Esteban
9.2 km
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
11.7 km
La Almazara Centro Cultural
546 m
Santuario de la Virgen de la Caridad
476 m
Town Hall of Batres
11.6 km
Silo of Esquivias
6.6 km
Silo of Illescas
245 m
Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora
10.2 km
Town Hall of Serranillos del Valle
9.7 km
Villa Romana de Carranque Footbridge
11.7 km
Bullring of Illescas
1.7 km
Silo of Yuncos
4.4 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Illescas
404 m
Yacimiento arqueológico El Cerrón
3.3 km
Silo of Pantoja
10.5 km
Plaza de toros de Esquivias
6.6 km
Rollo jurisdiccional de Esquivias
6.7 km
Maqbara of Griñon
10.3 km
Granero de Griñón
10.3 km
Granary of Pantoja
10.5 kmReviews
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