What to see in Tembleque (Toledo): Plaza Mayor and mills

One of the most typical tourist images of Spain is, without a doubt, that of the windmills in a picturesque town of La Mancha.

This is what I was able to verify during my recent getaway through the Ciudad Real province, when on some visits we have coincided with buses of Chinese and Japanese tourists.

But if you reside in Madrid, or you are going to travel to the capital and are looking to take an excursion different from the most common ones, did you know that just an hour away by car you will find one of the most beautiful corners of La Mancha what can you see?

Specifically, I am referring to the Main square of Tembleque, town of the province of Toledo located in the motorway A4 that leads you to Andalusia, shortly after Ocaña.

What to see on the Tembleque tourism visit

Indeed, said Plaza Mayor It has been the first big surprise of the aforementioned trip, and it has been a real success to stop to see it.

What's more, I can affirm that it is one of the most charming main squares that I have been able to see in towns in Spain, and it is one of the best representations of the typical La Mancha architecture.

Tembleque Main Square

Originating in the 17th century, this large quadrangular square already catches your attention from the moment you approach it, since you must access it by crossing under a curious portico with granite columns.

On it there are two galleries and a box for authorities that already tell you about the bullfighting use that the square also had,

Along the buildings of three of the facades of the Main square of Tembleque There are two floors with corridors, which facilitated the aforementioned use as a bullring, in addition to being the main meeting point for the residents of this town.

Among the buildings in the square you can also see the historic headquarters of the town hall, whose construction dates back to around 1654.

While you appreciate the enormous charm of typical La Mancha square that has the wobbly, it will surely catch your attention "loneliness" that is breathed in it.

I explain.

Due to its characteristics, it would not at all surprise me that the Tembleque square It had an atmosphere somewhat similar to what you find in much more touristy towns, where you can see numerous restaurants, bars and terraces.

A not too distant example would be the Plaza Mayor of Chinchón; but it is not at all the case in wobbly.

What's more, you will only see the terrace of the only bar that currently sits in one of the buildings in the square, which is indicative that this Toledo town is not touristy at all.

If you like to escape the tourist crowds, you will appreciate it, since you will only see it crowded on the weekly market day.

In addition to the square, in wobbly You have some other interesting corner.

Church of the Assumption in Tembleque

When you approach the main entrance of the square, the one located next to it Order Square, you will pass by the Church of the Assumption.

It is a 16th century building built in a transitional style from Gothic to Renaissance.

Inside, there is a Latin cross plan with a single nave and a Gothic-style ribbed vault.

Veracruz Hermitage in Tembleque

If you continue on the opposite side of the Plaza Mayor, you will see the Ermita de la Veracruz, current headquarters of the municipal library.

You will be struck by the octagonal floor plan of this 18th century building, which is undoubtedly a reflection of the passage through these lands of the Mancha de los Knights of the Order of Saint John, current order of maltese.

En wobbly You also have the opportunity to see a palatial building from the 18th century, although in a state of semi-abandonment.

Palace of the Towers in Tembleque

This is the palace of the towers, whose name undoubtedly refers to the towers that frame its façade.

Baroque in style, inside there is a square central patio, with two floors and stone columns, but in reality you will only be able to see its beautiful façade, highly decorated, although quite deteriorated.

How to see Mills in Tembleque

And to conclude your Tembleque tourism visitWhat better than seeing some typical La Mancha windmills.

Indeed, very close to the town, on the outskirts, on a hill you find two replicas of windmills Recently built, although remains of the original mills from the late 16th century are preserved.

In conclusion, just to see your charming Plaza Mayor, it is worth doing one getaway from Madrid to this Toledo town that is located at doors of La Mancha.

Map: how to get to Tembleque

For get to Tembleque from Madrid, you must go south on the A4 highway, and after passing the town of Ocaña, you find it just 105 kilometers from the capital.