El Toboso facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Toboso
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 El Toboso
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile-La Mancha |
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| Province | Toledo | |
| Comarca | Mancha Alta de Toledo | |
| Municipality | El Toboso | |
| Judicial district | Quintanar de la Orden | |
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| • Total | 144.19 km2 (55.67 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 635 m (2,083 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,783 | |
| • Density | 12.366/km2 (32.027/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Tobeseños, Tobosinos, Tobosescos | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
45820
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El Toboso is a small town in central Spain. It is located in the province of Toledo, which is part of the Castile-La Mancha region. El Toboso is known as a municipality, which is like a local government area.
In 2009, about 2,219 people lived there. The town's economy mainly relies on making wine. They also raise animals like cattle (cows) and sheep.
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Don Quixote's Town
El Toboso is very famous because of a book called Don Quixote. This book was written by a Spanish writer named Miguel de Cervantes. In the story, El Toboso is the home of a fictional character named Dulcinea. She is the lady that Don Quixote admires.
The town also appears in another book, Monsignor Quixote, by Graham Greene. This book is a tribute to the original story. It follows a priest and the former mayor of El Toboso on their adventures.
What to See in El Toboso
If you visit El Toboso, there are several interesting places to explore:
Historic Buildings
- The Church of San Antonio Abad: This is a beautiful Catholic church. It was built a long time ago, in the 15th century.
- The Convent of Trinitarias Recoletas: This old building is a convent, which is a home for nuns. It dates back to the 17th century.
Museums to Visit
- The Cervantine Museum: This museum is dedicated to Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote. You can learn more about his life and works here.
- The Museum of Dulcinea: This museum celebrates Dulcinea, the famous character from Don Quixote. It helps visitors imagine what her life might have been like.
Natural Beauty
- The Lake of La Nava: This is a peaceful lake where you can enjoy nature.
See also
In Spanish: El Toboso para niños
