Duruelo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Duruelo
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 Duruelo
Location in Castile and León
Duruelo
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Segovia |
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| Municipality | Duruelo | ||
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| • Total | 17 km2 (7 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 998 m (3,274 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 178 | ||
| • Density | 10.5/km2 (27.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Duruelo is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Segovia. This province is part of Castile and León, a larger region in Spain. In 2004, about 136 people lived here. By 2018, the population had grown to 178 residents. It's about an hour's drive from Madrid, the capital city of Spain. The Duratón River flows close to Duruelo.
A Special Place in History
Duruelo is famous for a very special reason. It was here that a small farmhouse was turned into the first monastery for a new group of friars. These friars were part of the reformed Carmelites, also known as the Discalced Carmelites.
The First Monastery
This first community for men was started in November 1568. It was founded by Saint Teresa de Jesus, a very important figure in Spanish history. Saint John of the Cross helped to change the old farmhouse into a monastery. He worked with a few other monks to get it ready.
Saint John of the Cross
Frey Juan de Santo Matia was his formal name. But on November 28, 1568, he changed his name to Juan de la Cruz (John of the Cross) right there in Duruelo. This was a big moment for the new religious group.
Moving On
The small farmhouse quickly became too crowded. In just two years, the monastery needed more space. So, in June 1570, the community moved to a new location called Mancera de Abajo. Even though they moved, Duruelo remains an important historical spot for the Discalced Carmelites.
See also
In Spanish: Duruelo para niños
