Guisando, Ávila facts for kids
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 Guisando, Ávila
Location in Castile and León
Guisando, Ávila
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Ávila |
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| Municipality | Guisando | ||
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| • Total | 37.38 km2 (14.43 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 511 | ||
| • Density | 13.670/km2 (35.41/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Guisando is a small town, also called a municipality, in Spain. It is located in the province of Ávila, which is part of the Castile and León region. In 2018, about 511 people lived in Guisando.
Famous Bulls of Guisando
One interesting fact about Guisando is related to the famous Bulls of Guisando. These are ancient stone sculptures of bulls. They are very old, dating back to a time before the Romans.
Where to Find the Bulls
Even though they are called the Bulls of Guisando, they are not actually in the modern town of Guisando. You can find these famous sculptures in a nearby town. They are located in El Tiemblo, which is a neighboring municipality.
What are the Bulls of Guisando?
The Bulls of Guisando are large stone statues. They are believed to have been made by the Vettones. The Vettones were an ancient Celtic people. They lived in this area of Spain a very long time ago. These sculptures are important historical artifacts. They tell us about the art and culture of ancient times.
