Consuegra is one of the towns of La Mancha whose stamp mill beside a castle, has been photographed thousands of times for the greater glory of their locals. And it is this village located in the province of Toledo, you can be proud of its history, a history that includes major turbulent times in peninsular medieval period, and that consaburenses - very active in them - remember very well have known through the medieval festival held every year in August. In addition to the above, also held other celebrations such as Fiesta de la Rosa Saffron , Easter, or their patron saint. Well characterized as one of the liveliest towns of La Mancha few punctuate the land in the region.
Mills with castle in the background Then take a brief review of his history.
- History -
Its origins go back an ancient settlement on the back of the hill Carpetani Calderico which was abandoned for a new settlement on the plain with the conquest of the Roman legions, to be renamed Consabura. With the advancement of this city romanization developed tremendously based on agricultural expansion and its active role in the Roman road network that connected Lamini (Alhamabra) with Toletum (Toledo).
With the fall of the Roman world, and especially with the arrival of Muslim armies, the decline was plausible. Consuegra lasted just a handful of inhabitants, and its recovery will not occur again until the conqueror of momentum Christian warriors, this one had to be strengthened to repel continuous attacks.
Among the eleventh and twelfth centuries Consuegra will see several episodes of crucial importance in Castilian fluctuating borders of those years. And it is not coincidence that along with Toledo and Uclés among others, were part of defensive military belt Trasierra English. Highlight here the death of Diego Rodriguez, son of El Cid, to 1097, it fell into place while defending in vain for the strength of the troops coming from the Maghreb Almoravids. After just over one hundred years, the Knights sanjunistas, famous for its active struggle in the Holy Land, took over the establishing territorial defense in the castle of Consuegra its headquarters to organize new Castile.
Over time, finished as the Reconquista, the land of the Order of St. John went to the control of the monarchy, primogeniture has already become the area live a slow decline in population and economic passed today by the new economic momentum of rise thanks to tourism and gastronomy.
- Attractions -
This section lists some of the most interesting places Consuegra offers much to the delight of visitors.
- Castle : Its origin is the Caliphate, but after the final Christian conquest, Alfonso VIII gave it to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in 1183. Like so many other treasures of our heritage, the invasion of Napoleon's troops caused severe damage that only today has been recovered in part thanks to the commendable work of the Workshop School of the locality.
Interior Castle 
a small interior garden space to relax and meditate. - Mills: in a barren land and Great Plains such as Mancha, new mills transformed between the XVI-XVIII, the landscape of the region. Located on the hill above Calderico are one of the most representative and recognizable figures in the locality. It retained 11 of 13 windmills, and of these, three, retain their full mechanism.
Let inside one of them known as "Bolero."
The first photograph is the mill wheel, the second to the mechanism that spins directly connected to the windmill blades.
- Church of the Holy Christ de la Vera Cruz: Its construction began in 1750 and was completed in 1803. Emphasizes the bright white marble facade of rusticated pilasters on stone base. Inside you can find exquisite relics and votive offerings, highlighting the image of Our Lady of San Lorenzo-replica of the original (s-XI) which avatars from history is in Valladolid - and of the Holy Christ of the True Cross pattern Consuegra.
Facade 
A left. At Our Lady. Madame de Consuegra, a DRCH. Holy Christ of Vera Cruz (pictures taken without flash, to avoid damaging the colors of the sizes.)
- Iglesia de San Juan Bautista: Built in 1567, the Castilian-style architecture is Moorish with mixed use of brick and stone. Whose plan is a Latin cross and has a bell tower. In the square stands a statue dedicated to the brave men sanjuanistas.
At left. Knight statue of St John, the DRCH. another time cross embedded in the facade of the church.
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Consuegra more places that have to teach as the convent of the Franciscan Fathers, the local museum, the pottery, and its beautiful square. But these monuments and others we leave to those who eagerly travelers come to this beautiful place to enjoy your wealth and taste local products, especially the unique Manchego cheese.
In conclusion remains to add only a curiosity, and that as a good population of La Mancha seems more or less closely linked also walk into something with the memory of Cervantes, as there were several gentlemen who in the sixteenth century the population lived in such an illustrious name. Today may be a coat of arms of one of those near the Cervantes consaburenses own Church of St. John the Baptist. Would these Cervantes something to do with the famous writer? Who knows. ---------------------------------- For more information visit: http:/
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