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Casas de Juan Núñez, Manchuela

CASAS DE JUAN NÚÑEZ Casas de Juan Núñez is a municipality in the province of Albacete, situated on the border between the La Manchuela district and the vast Manchegan plains. Surrounded by sweeping farmlands, the agricultural landscape defines both its identity and...

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Casas de Juan Núñez, Manchuela

The Church of San Pedro Apóstol The Church of San Pedro Apóstol is the most emblematic landmark of the religious heritage in Casas de Juan Núñez. This temple is notable for its solid and functional architecture, typical of the parish churches in the region. With a...

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Casas de Juan Núñez, Manchuela

THE SOLFA ELM Legend has it that back in September 1902, Eusebio Requena Gómez—remembered in later years as the father of the well-known El Picarillo—was no longer a young man and remained a bachelor. His friends encouraged him to follow the old folk saying:...

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Casas de Juan Núñez, Manchuela

The Hermitage of San Isidro The Hermitage of San Isidro is a small yet significant religious building located on the outskirts of Casas de Juan Núñez, dedicated to the patron saint of farmers. Its setting in the open countryside, surrounded by arable land, underscores...

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Carcelén, Manchuela

The Castle of Count Casal The Castle of Count Casal is an imposing 15th-century fortress that dominates the village of Carcelén. Its keep (torre del homenaje)—robust and majestic—is the most defining feature of this defensive complex, which has been sensitively...

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Carcelén, Manchuela

The Hermitage of Santo Cristo de las Eras The Hermitage of Santo Cristo de las Eras is a site of immense spiritual and devotional significance for the people of Carcelén. Traditionally situated on the outskirts of the village, in the area of the old threshing floors...