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VisitMAIN ATTRACTIONS Villarrobledo, 86 km from the capital, is one of the biggest cities of the Albacetense part of la Mancha. Within its municipality are the districts of Moharras and Casa de Peñas. It had its greatest economic and social splendor in the 16th century, as various constructions built during this century demonstrate, such as the current church of Saint Blaise, various convents, and including the house of the City Hall. All of these are interesting visits. But additionally, the town offers an urban area of wide streets and whitewashed walls in the style of other Manchegan towns and characteristic of the wine industry that prevails in this area.

Deserving a special mention are the Carnivals in this town, some of the most important in Spain, declared of National Touristic Interest.

WHAT WE’LL SEE We can make our first stop on our tour through Villarrobledo in its Main Square, where we will find some of the most important buildings, such as the City Hall and the Church of Saint Blaise. Both buildings and the plaza itself are declared Assets of Cultural Interest, granting this small piece of terrain an immeasurable patrimonial value. The church of Saint Blaise deserves a full stop. It was built over the remains of the older church, which had become too small, throughout the 16th century. Its construction had various phases, and so we therefore see different architectural styles, from Gothic to Baroque, passing though the Renaissance. In the main chapel we will find the jewel of the church, a huge Baroque altarpiece in the Churrigueresque style, by Marcos de Evangelio in the 18th century.

As we have mentioned, also during the 16th century, three cloistered convents were founded, San Bernardo, Carmelites, and Order of Saint Clare. The latter was founded in 1614 by Juan Cano Morgan and his wife. Their tombs were in the church of the convent, but now they rest in the cloister. The rooms are highlighted by their sobriety, in the Franciscan style; some rooms have thick, whitewashed walls and reddish tiles; there is a

©2021 Turismo Castilla-La Mancha Albacete | Ciudad Real | Cuenca | Guadalajara | Toledo Villarrobledo 2/5 square cloister. Among the more outstanding valuables that are preserved in the convent, a canvas painting called “The workshop of Saint Joseph” by Maella at the end of the 18th century stands out. And to finish with the religious buildings, we cannot forget to mention the hermitage of Charity, which guards the patron of the town. It has been reformed but it presents a unique space with a wood ceiling and square presbytery covered with a cupola on pendentives, separated from the nave by a lovely lattice. Take note of the silver plinth that holds the image of the Virgin and a miniature of the cerro rico de Potosí, as well as the arch that accompanies the image, and the crown of gold - all coming from the Indies.

Moving now to civil architecture, we find various examples of Noble Houses in the village, decorated with coats of arms and constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries. For example, in the Main Square the house of los López Muñoz, whose crest is protected under a classical triangular gable; the house of los Pacheco with a beautiful entry door decorated with a split gable, crest and candelabrum reliefs; and on calle Pedregal the house of los Romero Alarcón, which preserves a lovely coat of arms carved by Martínez de Mendizabel in 1627. And returning again to the starting point of our visit, the Main Square, we can highlight the City Hall building with its simple facade from the Renaissance court and double arcade with six openings and superimposed orders framed between abutments, one with the crest of the city and another with the town clock.

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OUR RECOMMENDATIONS Other 20th century buildings such as the theater, with a facade from the modernist court or the municipal market, begun in 1929 and with an interesting convex corner facade. Additionally, in the region of La Pasadilla you can visit a traditional hydraulic system formed by flour water mill , various cisterns and wells. And don’t forget, as well, their cheeses, jars, and wine.

• Molino de agua La Pasadilla

Dentro del término de Villarrobledo, en el paraje de La Pasadilla se conserva un conjunto hidráulico tradicional del siglo XVIII. Pensado para abastecer la antigua finca de las Carmelitas Descalzas, tanto de harina como de agua, mantiene todas sus partes confiriéndole un singular valor estructural.

• Carnaval de Villarrobledo

Declarado de Interés Turístico Nacional el 14 de enero de 2011, los Carnavales de Villarrobledo son los carnavales de mayor tradición y arraigo de toda España.

• Semana Santa de Villarrobledo

La Semana Santa de Villarrobledo (Albacete) es una fiesta austeramente castellana. Gozan de un merecido prestigio sus procesiones de Jueves Santo, Viernes Santo, "El Encuentro y "El Resucitado". Ha sido declarada de Interés Turístico Regional.

• Bodega López Panach

Situada en la finca “El Calaverón”, en el término municipal de Villarrobledo, se extiende a lo largo de 35 hectáreas de viñedos y otras 15 de viveros. Es una bodega joven e innovadora que vio la luz en el año 2002 con la denominación Tierra de Castilla.

• Bodega Torres Filoso

Bodega familiar desde 1921 situada en un paraje precioso absolutamente manchego y con la Sierra de Alcaraz al sur. Tintos con cuerpo, mucho color vivo, aromas de uva, ligados con vainillas de roble y golosos.

EATSLEEP • Restaurante El Corredero

Villarrobledo (Albacete)2 tenedoresEl Restaurante El Corredero, situado en la localidad de Villarrobledo, ofrece un ambiente tranquilo, elegante y confortable, fruto de una decoración que responde a un diseño moderno, en el que se han introducido elementos propios de la tierra, por ejemplo la vid y el vino.

C/ Corredero del Agua, nº 902600Tel.: 967 146 537 http://www.restauranteelcorredero.com

• Restaurante Il Forno

Villarrobledo (Albacete)2 tenedoresEl Restaurante Il Forno de la localidad de Villarrobledo, es un acogedor y luminoso establecimiento, de ambiente cálido y decoración cuidada, especializado en cocina italiana.

C/ Alique, 2302600Tel.: 967 140 681 http://www.manchajucarcentro.com/800/restaurantes/re_il.htm

• Restaurante Hostal Ideal

Villarrobledo (Albacete)2 tenedoresEl Hotel Restaurante Ideal, situado en la localidad albaceteña de Villarrobledo, ofrece un ambiente acogedor y tranquilo y una decoración de estilo castellano.

C/ Resa02600Tel.: 967 140 009 • Restaurante Azafrán

Villarrobledo (Albacete)2 tenedoresRestaurante donde se respira tranquilidad, decoración sencilla que destaca por la luminosidad de los ventanales y el color intenso de las magníficas fotos de los alrededores.

Avenida Reyes Católicos, 71 villarrobledo02600Tel.: 967145298 / 633150090 http://www.azafranvillarrobledo.com

• Restaurante Casa Félix

Villarrobledo (Albacete)1 tenedorEl Restaurante Casa Félix, situado en la localidad albaceteña de Villarrobledo, forma parte de la Ruta Enoturística Caminos del Vino y dispone de una Carta en francés e inglés.

C/ Senda Molinera, 602600Tel.: 967 140 117 • Hotel Juan Carlos I

Villarrobledo (Albacete)3 estrellasSituado junto al Ayuntamiento de Villarrobledo, a 500 m. de la Estación de Autobuses y 600 m. de la Estación de Ferrocarril, el Hotel Juan Carlos I te ofrece un servicio de tres estrellas en pleno centro de la ciudad.

Plaza Ramón y Cajal, 2202600Tel.: 967 137 171 http://www.villahotel2000.com/

• Hotel Castillo

Villarrobledo (Albacete)3 estrellasEl Hotel Castillo se encuentra situado en la localidad albaceteña de Villarrobledo, al lado de la Estación de Autobuses, a 100 m. de la Estación de Ferrocarril y a 500 m. del centro urbano.

Avda. Reyes Católicos 2002600Tel.: 967 143 311 http://www.hotelcastillo.es

• Hostal Ideal

Villarrobledo (Albacete)2 estrellasEl Hostal Ideal está situado en la localidad de Villarrobledo, provincia de Albacete. Destaca por su confort, el trato personalizado dispensado a los clientes, por su ubicación, en pleno centro histórico de Villarrobledo, y la excelente cocina de su Restaurante.

C/ Resa, 602600Tel.: 967 140 009 http://www.villahotel2000.com/

• Hotel Casa Lorenzo

Villarrobledo (Albacete)2 estrellasEl Hotel Casa Lorenzo está situado en la preciosa localidad de Villarrobledo (Albacete), en la comarca de Mancha Centro, encrucijada entre Cataluña, Levante y Andalucía está Casa Lorenzo, un lugar de encuentro cordial para todo el que se aventura por tierras de La Mancha. Se ofrece un ambiente versátil, en el que prima la comodidad.

N. 310, km. 138 ·02600Tel.: 967 142 352 http://www.casalorenzo.es/hotel.php

• Hotel Sol

Villarrobledo (Albacete)2 estrellasEl Hotel Sol se encuentra situado en la localidad de Villarrobledo, justo en

Cr n-310, km 126,502600Tel.: 967 140 245 http://www.manchajucarcentro.com/800/restaurantes/ho_so.htm