Mondéjar Renaissance Tour: Discover Spain's Early Renaissance Works in La Alcarria
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Mondéjar
Embark on a captivating tour of Mondéjar in La Alcarria, Spain, and explore the early Renaissance works and unique sites like the Cave of the Jews. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parroquia de Santa Maria Magdalena - Our guide begins the visit at this point, making a first explanation of the exterior main portal of the temple and the Plaza Mayor. Next, information about the history of the temple, as well as its construction and architectural style, will be offered. Illumination of the main altarpiece is included.
  • Museo Parroquial Mendocino De Mondejar - The guide will offer a complete explanation of the museum exhibition, where you can see oil paintings on canvas, oil paintings on board, stone vestiges of the old Convent of San Antonio, monstrance and processional cross, gold work, textile pieces with embroidery, a songbook or privileges. real granted by the Catholic Monarchs and Sancho IV of Castile. Includes view from the upper choir of the temple.

Later, the tour will continue along Calle Umbría, where some examples of noble civil architecture of the town are preserved.

  • Cueva De Los Judios - You will have the opportunity to contemplate a unique place in all of Europe, located inside the Hermitage of San Sebastián, 1.5 km from the center of the town. It is a set of twelve life-size plaster scenes where the Passion of Christ is recounted. This work dates back to the 16th century.
  • El Convento de San Antonio de Mondejar - Prior to arrival at the convent, our guide will tell the story of the Martinico Duende, an entity that inhabited the Palacio de los Mendoza whose appearances were investigated by the Court of the Holy Inquisition.

Today in ruins, the old Convent of San Antonio was one of the first works of the Renaissance in our country, since the beginning of its construction dates back to the year 1488. Currently, the main portal and the rear wall of the temple are preserved, in addition to of the layout of the cloister and some side walls.

The visit ends at the same point where it started (Parish of Santa María Magdalena)

What's Included
  • Admission to Mendocino Parish Museum
  • Explore Cave of the Jews
  • Visit Convent of San Antonio
  • Entry to Parish of Santa María Magdalena
Additional Information

Explore the gem of La Sorpresa de La Alcarria, only an hour away from Madrid! This tour introduces you to some of the earliest works of Spanish Renaissance, besides distinctive locations like the Cave of the Jews. You’ll be accompanied by our local guide who will strive to ensure you’re well-informed throughout the visit.

Included in the tour are admissions to the Santa María Magdalena Parish, the Mondéjar Mendocino Parish Museum, the Cave of the Jews, and the San Antonio Convent.

  • Access to the Parish Museum has an elevator.
  • The access to the interior of the Cave of the Jews presents a staircase with seven steps.
Location
Oficina de Turismo de Mondéjar
Calle Palacio
Next to the side door of the Santa María Magdalena Parish (corner of Palacio Street)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Missbennet2010
Jan 14, 2024
Absolutely recommended. - Visiting the "Jews' Cave" by candlelight is something truly unique, don't miss it. The guide, Javier, also explains everything very well, and is very friendly. The parish museum is very small, but it has some relevant pieces. Mondéjar is, without a doubt, a small gem worth discovering, without the hordes of Sunday hikers that crowd other more popular destinations in the vicinity of Madrid. Absolutely recommended.
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Orionunderblade
Aug 7, 2023
A very good experience. Entertaining and interesting. Javi is a sweetheart. - An excellent experience. My wife and I left more than satisfied. From the first moment we were assisted by a guy, Javi, who was very nice. He knew how to guide us and explain everything to us with great enthusiasm and he answered all the questions we had. I recommend the Jewish Cave above all. In short, a very good experience. Entertaining and interesting. Javi is worth his weight in gold.
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