Atienza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in Guadalajara Province
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 Atienza
Location in Province of Guadalajara
Atienza
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
Atienza
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Province | Guadalajara | |
| Municipality | Atienza | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 104 km2 (40 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,169 m (3,835 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 431 | |
| • Density | 4.144/km2 (10.73/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Atienza is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Guadalajara, Spain. It's a place with a long history and a famous castle. In 2023, about 434 people lived there.
Atienza is known for its impressive Castle of Atienza. This old castle stands high above the town.
Long ago, there were ancient settlements of the Celtiberians on a nearby hill called the Cerro del Padrastro. The Celtiberians were groups of people who lived in the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal) before the Romans arrived.
Exploring Atienza's Location
Atienza is in a special spot in Spain. It sits where two big mountain ranges meet. These are the Sistema Ibérico and the Sistema Central. This location gives Atienza beautiful views and interesting landscapes.
Famous People from Atienza
Atienza has been the birthplace of some notable people throughout history:
- Juan Bravo was born here. He was an important leader in the 16th century.
- Luisa de Medrano was also born in Atienza on August 9, 1484. She was a very smart woman and a professor at the University of Salamanca.
- Bonifacio Escudero worked as a doctor in Atienza. There is even a street named after him in the town.
Gallery
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A beautiful view of Atienza.
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One of the old gates from Atienza's medieval city walls.
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A charming street in Atienza.
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The cemetery and the Romanesque Church of Santa María del Rey.
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The historic Castle of Atienza.
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A view of the Castle of Atienza and the Santa María del Rey church.
See Also
In Spanish: Atienza para niños
