Herencia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Herencia
Municipality
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Flag Coat of arms
Herencia Location in Spain Show map of Spain Herencia Location in Castilla-La Mancha Show map of Castilla-La Mancha
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castilla–La Mancha
Province	Ciudad Real
Area
• Total	226.75 km2 (87.55 sq mi)
Elevation	650 m (2,130 ft)
Population  (2020)
• Total	8,456
• Density	37.2922/km2 (96.586/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Herencia is a town in Spain. It is located in the Province of Ciudad Real. This area is part of the Castilla–La Mancha region. In 2020, about 8,456 people lived there. Herencia is about 150 kilometers (93 miles) south of Madrid.

Herencia is special because it's on a famous route. This route is part of the eighth section of Don Quixote's journey. Don Quixote is a very old and famous Spanish story. The route goes through many towns in Castilla-La Mancha. You can also see two hills behind the town. These hills have old windmills on them. The town is about 650 meters (2,133 feet) above sea level.

Exploring Herencia's Landmarks

Herencia has many interesting places to visit. These spots show the town's history and natural beauty.

• The Church of La Inmaculada Concepción is a beautiful church.
• The Church of Our Lady of Mercy used to be a monastery. Monasteries are places where monks or nuns live.
• The Windmills are a famous sight. They stand tall on the hills.
• "La Copa" is a large water tank. It was built in 1946. It is next to a natural area called "La Pedriza."
• "Los Caños" are old fountains. In the past, these fountains gave water to the whole town.
• The Public Park is a nice place to relax. It has many different plants that grow in the area.
• There are also several small chapels called hermitages. These include San Cristóbal, San Bartolomé, San Antón, La Asunción (also known as "La Labradora"), el Santo Cristo de la Misericordia, San José, and La Encarnación.