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THE
CHURCH
It is written that the church was initially registered in front of a notary
on the 16th. February, 1509 in Rescafrie. The master
stonemason Juan Gil de Honteńon was appointed to construct the
main body of the church, with additional work by Fernando Garcia de
Frutos.
It was declared a national monument in November, 1983.
LA PICOTA
This monument is located in the central square, the Plaza de la Constitución. It was built to celebrate the village being awarded the title villa, which represented the ending of the influence of feudal lords. This was formalized by King Felipe II, by royal decree on the 11th. April, 1566.
LA ERMITA This chapel is located on the eastern approach to the village center. It was built over the ancient chapel of the Virgin of the Piedad. It was completed renovated between 1630 and 1639.
AYUNTAMIENTO (Town hall)
Located in the village square, called the Plaza de la Constitución, this building was completed 1799, during the reign of Carlos IV. It is constructed in stone, and consists of two stories with a portal of five arches.
In 1999, there was a celebration to mark its 200 years.
The following information about Almorox is extensively detailed and is the result of the considerable effort and interest of local people. We wish to thank the following people for their collaboration in this part of the Almorox web page.
Juan
Carlos Moreno for the use of his web page as a source and his
general support.
Fernando Cortéz (Leman) for the use of his photographs
Máximo Parro for the permission to use his history of Almorox
Jesús Rodríguez Tosar for is general support.
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