Maqueda, Toledo

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The powerful and majestic castle of Maqueda can be seen from far and wide. With its gallant silhouette it welcomes visitors to Maqueda, whose eloquent name, Maqueda, already meant the firm town in the time of the Muslim conquest. And this adjective is a suitable description for this town situated in the province of Toledo which, in its firm settlement from ancient times has seen important historical figures of Castile stroll through its streets and live in its fortress.

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Location

We find Maqueda on the A-V Motorway linking Madrid to Extremadura, a few kilometres further than Santa Cruz de Retamar. There will soon be a direct link to Toledo via Torrijos.

Tourist information: Maqueda Council
Pza. Constitución, 1
Phone: 925 790 001

How to get there: Road transport

Its Castle, its Parochial Church of Santa María de los Alcázares, the arches and the caliph door to its fortress, the justice monolith in the village and the Vela tower, are part of an urban plan spotted with historical and monumental details which reminisce a past where Maqueda played an important historical role. In addition, there is a festivity, the Fiesta de la Virgen de los Dados (Virgin of the Dice Festivity), whose origin is very interesting. Would you like to find out more? Visit its guide, and you will discover it. Don’t miss it.

Special trips in Maqueda: From Maqueda, one can visit Escalona nearby, with its spectacular castle by the River Alberche. For adventurers and Literature lovers, Castilla-La Mancha offers the Lazarillo Tourist-Literary Route, parting from Almorox and Escalona, via Maqueda and Toledo, in the direction of Toledo. Are you interested in following his footsteps? On this website, you will find more information about the route and another four Tourist-Literary Routes covering the region of Castilla-La Mancha.

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