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Chinchón




This town is famed for the brewing of the aniseed flavoured liqueur 'anis' as well as its plaza, which has appeared in several films. Chinchón also cultivates a valued variety of garlic, which is sold in large bunches.

Facts about Chinchón

• Location: approximately 50 km / 31 miles south-east of Madrid, 20 km / 12 miles from Aranjuez
• Journey time: approximately 45 minutes
• Nearest bus route: AISA bus company from Estación Sur, Méndez Alvaro
• Nearest railway station: Atocha. Cercanías Line or Tren de la Fresa (Strawberry Train)
• Tourist information: Plaza San Antonio 9, Tel: +34 91 891 04 27, Open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 14:30

Places of Interest - Madrid, Spain

Plaza Mayor (Main Square) - Madrid, Spain
The asymmetric oval-shaped Plaza Mayor is the focal point of Chinchón and is surrounded by houses with two-and three-tiered wooden balconies. Spectators of bullfights use these balconies as vantage points when the plaza doubles as a bullring.

Iglesia de la Asunción (Assumption Church) - located north of the plaza.
A 16th-century church containing a panel of the 'Asunción' credited to Goya, mixture of Gothic, Renaissance and baroque styles.

Other Points of Interest

• Convento de Santa Clara (St. Clara's Convent)
• Casa de la Cadena (House of the Chain)
• Castillo de los Condes de Chinchón (Counts of Chinchón Castle) - located on the outskirts of town. 15th-century castle
• Anis Distilleries - located on eastern edge of town

 
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