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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

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