Mojados facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mojados, Spain
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Church of Santa María
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | Valladolid | |
| Municipality | Mojados | |
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| • Total | 46 km2 (18 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,252 | |
| • Density | 70.7/km2 (183.1/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
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Mojados is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Province of Valladolid in Castile and León, a region in Spain. In 2018, about 3,252 people lived there.
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Discovering Mojados
Mojados is a charming place with a rich history. It's a great spot to explore if you like old buildings and learning about the past.
The Cega River and Its Old Bridge
The town of Mojados is crossed by the Cega river. This river is an important part of the local landscape. There's a very old and beautiful stone bridge over the Cega river. It has six arches and was built way back in 1575! A famous builder named Juan de Nates created it under the orders of King Philip II. Imagine how many people and things have crossed that bridge over the centuries!
Historic Buildings of Mojados
Mojados is home to several amazing old buildings that tell stories of the past.
The Mansion House Pin Count
One of these is the Mansion House Pin Count. This grand house dates back to the 15th or 16th century. It's a great example of the kind of homes important people lived in a long time ago.
Churches of Santa María and San Juan
Mojados also has two very old churches. The parish church of Santa María was built between the 14th and 15th centuries. The Church of San Juan is even older, from the 13th to 14th century. Both churches are built in the Mudejar style. This is a special type of architecture in Spain that mixes Christian and Islamic art and building ideas. It makes these churches look unique and beautiful.
The Episcopal Palace
Another important historical building is the episcopal palace, which dates back to the 14th century. An "episcopal palace" was once the home of a bishop, an important religious leader.
See also
In Spanish: Mojados para niños
