5 Things You Have To See In Valdepeñas
Valdepeñas is among the most important towns in the province of Ciudad Real, located to the southeast and close to Sierra Morena. But it is also a town full of charms. Let’s see what to see if you go to this fantastic place.
With a long history, the municipality has a few points of interest. It is due to the great heritage that its religious buildings treasure. And it is worth highlighting some, without forgetting the urban center, where the Plaza de España is the protagonist, being the thermometer of the life of this city.
1. Plaza of Spain
The appearance it shows is from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The arcades fulfill the function of supporting some facades of the historicist type, which are decorated in white and indigo and which give the square a unique style.
From the square you can see other quite prominent buildings in Valdepeñas. This is the case of the Town Hall, the church of the Assumption, the market and a fountain in the center that represents wine, which is the main wealth of this town.
2. Modernist houses
Despite having such a beautiful square, Valdepeñas is much more. Its urban center makes clear the period in which the city had its greatest splendor, which began at the end of the 18th century and lasted for the following decades.
In those years Valdepeñas attracted the most powerful of the surroundings, who began to build houses in the city. From that period of economic development , the Cruz house, the Ruíz Poveda house, the Izarra House and the La Confianza Casino are preserved.
3. Churches, wealth and variety
As we said before, religious buildings have special importance in the heritage of Valdepeñas.
Church of the Assumption
It is the most renowned church in the town. It has even been classified as BIC (Asset of Cultural Interest). It was built on the remains of a Muslim fortress.
The aspect that it currently has is from the 15th century, with two naves, a longer main one and that of San Lorenzo. In addition, there are two beautiful facades, the Sun one, made in the Elizabethan Gothic style, and the Catechumens, decorated with the Franciscan cord, rosettes and shells.
Inside there are six panels belonging to its old altarpiece, which was destroyed in the Civil War. In addition, there is the carving of the Virgen de la Consolación, patron saint of Valdepeñas and the work of Gregorio Prieto.
Church of the Trinitarians
In the past it was part of a convent. It was built between 1615 and 1623, following the Jesuit model. The plant is of a Latin cross and the choir is at the foot, the roof is made with a vault of lunettes.
Attached to the cruise we have the chapel of Jesus Rescued. In it we will be able to observe the existing contrast between the sobriety of the temple and the ornate Baroque chapel decorated with corbels in golden tones and paintings where angels are the main protagonists.
There are other temples that are also worth a visit. This is the case of the Vera Cruz hermitage, which stands on an old synagogue in the 16th century, and is currently an auditorium. Or the church of Santo Cristo de la Misericordia, which has been declared a historic-artistic monument of local interest.
4. Iberian settlement of Cerro de las Cabezas
It is only 7 kilometers from the city, and dates from the 7th century BC. The remains are protected as an archaeological zone and can be visited, also having a very interesting interpretation center.
5. Museums of Valdepeñas
In the city center it is possible to visit several museums: the Municipal Museum, the Gregorio Prieto Foundation Museum and the Wine Museum.
As you have seen, Valdepeñas offers enough attractions for a weekend getaway. So you know, don’t miss it. If you are preparing a good place to relax, this town should be present in a prominent place on your agenda.
