Ciudad Real

The city extends across the southern Inner Plateau at 625 meters elevation, featuring an urban layout with wide streets and central squares surrounded by historic buildings.

Alfonso X established Villa Real in 1255 as a royal settlement independent from the Military Order of Calatrava, later receiving city status and its current name in 1420.

The Cathedral of Santa María del Prado combines Gothic and Renaissance elements, representing the religious and architectural development of Ciudad Real through centuries.

The Madrid-Seville high-speed railway connects Ciudad Real with major Spanish cities, making it accessible within 50 minutes from the capital.

The surrounding Campo de Calatrava region contains over 300 volcanic structures, including pyroclastic cones and maars, forming a distinct geological landscape.

Location: Province of Ciudad Real

Capital city: Ciudad Real City

Elevation above the sea: 657 m

Part of: Mancomunitat de Serveis Gasset espanyol, Mancomunitat «Tierra de Caballeros y Tablas de Daimiel»

Shares border with: Alcolea de Calatrava, Ballesteros de Calatrava, Miguelturra, Carrión de Calatrava

Address: Ciudad Real, Spain 13001–13005 Ciudad Real

Website: https://ciudadreal.es

GPS coordinates: 38.98542,-3.92851

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:26