Nuevo Baztán is a town located in the east of the Community of Madrid, founded in the 18th century by the architect and politician Juan de Goyeneche. It currently has a population of around 1,500 inhabitants and is known for its historical and cultural heritage. Here is some information about its main points of interest:
Plaza de la Iglesia: This space is the nerve centre of the town, where you will find the church of San Francisco Javier, built in the 18th century. Around the square, you will find historical buildings in baroque and neoclassical style, such as the Casa de la Cultura and the Casa de la Cadena.
Museum of the Royal Cloth Factory: In this museum you can learn about the history of the textile industry in Nuevo Baztán and the influence it had on the economic and social development of the town. The building that houses the museum is an old 18th century cloth factory.
Casa Palacio de Juan de Goyeneche: This building is one of the most emblematic in Nuevo Baztán and was built by Juan de Goyeneche as his personal residence. It is currently used as the town hall.
Hermitage of San Antonio de Padua: This hermitage was built in the 18th century and is located on the outskirts of the village. It is an example of Baroque religious architecture.
Fountains Route: This route is a tour of the different fountains found in Nuevo Baztán, such as the Fuente de los Tres Caños (Fountain of the Three Spouts) or the Fuente de la Plaza de Toros (Bullring Fountain).
Patron saint festivities: The patron saint festivities in honour of San Francisco Javier are held at the beginning of December and are an opportunity to enjoy concerts, open-air dances, bullfights and other cultural and sporting events.
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Tasting under the stars, what more could you ask for?
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Highly recommended for fans of cycling routes.
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Urban winery from the first third of the 19th century.
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