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PARADOR DE SIGÜENZA

Pza. del Castillo, s/n. 19250. Sigüenza, Guadalajara
Parador de Sigüenza, Sigüenza, Guadalajara, Castilla la Mancha, Spain
12TH CENTURY MEDIEVAL CASTLE 

Installed in an Arabic citadel, which was constructed on a Roman settlement, construction on this imposing castle began in 1123, and was the residence of bishops, cardinals and kings. It is a suitable location to enjoy this historical town, close to very beautiful natural spaces. 

Facade / fachada
Night View / Castillo de noche
Facade / fachada

The traditional Castilian furniture is displayed with taste in the spacious, friendly bedrooms, some with four poster beds and terrace, genuine royal chambers in a palace which conserves stately living rooms, ideal for meetings and celebrations, and a 13th c. Romanesque chapel. 
 
Common areas / Zonas comunes
Chapel / Capilla
Common areas / Zonas comunes
Room / Habitación
Room / Habitación
Room / Habitación

In addition to a stone courtyard and a modern gym, the Paradors thick stone walls enclose a stately dining room, where one can sample exquisite dishes such as fried bread crumbs with bacon and fried eggs, roast suckling kid, cod prepared with manchego cheese, and for dessert, the famous borrachitos seguntinos or flores de Cabanillas all prepared with the very best regional and seasonal products. 
 

Dining / Restaurante
Common areas / Zonas comunes
Terrace / Terraza
Function room / Sala de reuniones
Hotel Facilities:
  • Banquet facilities
  • Cocktail bar
  • Conference facilities
  • Currency exchange
  • Disabled facilities 
  • Gymnasium
  • Restaurant
  • Safe deposit box
  • Sauna 
Room Facilities:
  • Air conditioning
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Heating 
  • Mini bar
  • Private bathroom / Ensuite
  • Telephone 
How to get there:

The Castle of Sigüenza dominates the town from its highest part, presiding over its historical and artistic heritage. It can be reached easily from Madrid and Zaragoza along the N-II. At Km 104 we turn off along the local road, 23 km from Sigüenza; or at 136, at the turning for Alcolea, 20 km from Sigüenza. The Parador is located 75 km from Guadalajara, the capital of the province.

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Activities:
  • Mountain bikes 
  • Trekking


Places to visit:

  • Sigüenza. Cathedral, Plaza Mayor with portico 
  • Medinaceli (20 km). Roman arch, collegiate church 
  • Atienza (31 km). 'Fiesta de la Caballada': held since the 12th c. on Whitsun Sunday 
  • Santa María de Huerta (50 km). Cistercian monastery of Santa María de Huerta 


Typical festivals

  • La Caballada (date varies) Atienza, 35 km. 
  • Medieval Festival from 5 to 11 June, Hita, 60 km.


Distances to nearest paradors

  • Soria: 98 Km. 
  • Alcalá de Henares: 100 Km. 
  • Cuenca: 175 Km. 
  • Teruel: 185 Km. 
  • Chinchón: 196 Km. 
  • Segovia: 220 Km.
Additional Information: 
  • Distance to airport:   115 km 
  • Distance to railway station:   3 km 


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