What to see in Buitrago de Lozoya?
A fantastic day trip will take you to one of the most beautiful communities in the northwest region of the Community of Madrid, Buitrago de Lozoya. Medieval town surrounded by the Lozoya river, suitable for combining the visit with hiking or rowing routes in summer. The most patrimonial and monumental area of the Sierra Norte de Madrid, seen from a specific angle, the definition where a town can be found inhabiting a peninsula or a strip of land almost entirely surrounded by the waters of the Lozoya River.
It stands out for being the most significant and best preserved walled enclosure in the Community of Madrid and, therefore, one of the most interesting and attractive places to visit from the city. If you want to enjoy a visit to this charming place, Hnos. Montoya can make it possible, offering you the best transportation service.
Places to visit in Buitrago de Lozoya
1.Picasso Museum-Eugenio Arias Collection
The Picasso Museum is located on the ground floor of the Buitrago de Lozoya Town Hall and is one of those collections that one would never expect to discover in an environment like this. An exhibition of the works of Pablo Picasso. This has been possible since 1985, thanks to a contribution from the private collection of Eugenio Arias, a hairdresser and friend of the artist for more than 26 years, a native of Buitrago. During his exile in France, the two met.
The artist's work is represented in the collection in a wide range of works, including ceramics, posters, drawings, and lithographs. Admission is completely free, making it a must-see in Buitrago de Lozoya.
2.Snow Arch
Crossing the Calle del Arco from the Plaza de la Constitución, you can reach the Arco de las Nieves, one of the most magnificent crossings in Buitrago de Lozoya. The best known and most peculiar hotel in the city, the Hotel La Beltraneja, is located just before the entrance to the arch, in the wall itself.
3.Church of Santa María del Castillo
The Church of Santa María del Castillo, located within the city walls, is the most prominent religious sanctuary in Buitrago. 1980th century church that was tragically destroyed during the Spanish Civil War. It was restored in neo-Mudejar style during the XNUMXs.
4.Mendoza Castle
The Castillo de los Mendoza, located within the walls in the southeast corner, is a defensive structure that dates back to the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries. It was the home of the Marquis of Santillana, and welcomed visitors such as Juana la Beltraneja and Felipe III. Its main differentiating feature is that it was built as a bastion of Mudejar architecture, unlike the stately Castilian castles of the time.
5. Walk along the Walls
The most important activity of each visit to Buitrago is to walk around the walls, or walk the coastal path for a substantial part of its 800-meter length. You can ascend and stroll the walkways through two different entrances. On the high wall or on the south side next to the church of Santa María del Castillo, where various siege machines of the different military artillery of the Middle Ages are shown and explained.
On the other hand, on the lower promenade, which begins at the castle gate and leads to the medieval garden, there are no capacity limitations, which allows unrestricted access at any time of day.
Address
Hnos. Montoya offers you an excellent transportation service. If you want to go to Buitrago de Lozoya, we make it possible. From Madrid, you should leave the A1 through exits 74 or 76, which are known as Carretera de Burgos. If there is not much traffic, it takes about 45/50 minutes from the city.
The walled town of Buitrago de Lozoya is located in the middle of the Lozoya River. It is located on the Burgos road, immediately before the ascent to Somosierra (A1). Guadarrama on one side and the Sierra del Rincón on the other, both World Heritage Sites by UNESCO for their outstanding natural importance. It is located a few minutes from the granite massif of La Cabrera, as well as from the Hayedo de Montejo, the southernmost in Europe. The Sierra Norte de Madrid is its territory, a limit not only geographical, but also touristic.
For many people, Buitrago stands out as one of the best getaways from Madrid (76 kilometers to the north) to get lost for half a day, a day or even a weekend if you combine a visit to the town with all the attractions it offers.
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