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Ayllón
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Flag of Ayllón
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Coat of arms of Ayllón
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Ayllón is located in Castile and León
Ayllón
Ayllón
Location in Castile and León
Ayllón is located in Spain
Ayllón
Ayllón
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Castile and León
Province  Segovia
Municipality Ayllón
Area
 • Total 128.95 km2 (49.79 sq mi)
Elevation
1,019 m (3,343 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,203
 • Density 9.329/km2 (24.163/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Ayllón (pronounced "eye-YOHN") is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Segovia, which is part of the Castile and León region. In 2019, about 1,196 people lived in Ayllón.

History of Ayllón

Ayllón is known for an important event in history. In 1411, a special agreement was signed here. This agreement is called the Treaty of Ayllón.

The Treaty of Ayllón

The Treaty of Ayllón was signed between two powerful kingdoms: Portugal and the Kingdom of Castile. This treaty was very important because it officially ended a series of wars. These wars had been going on for some time between the two kingdoms.

Life in Ayllón

Ayllón is a charming town with a rich history. It has a beautiful main square, known as the Plaza Mayor. This square often hosts events, including a medieval market.

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Plaza mayor with the medieval market.

See also

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