Real Cortijo de San Isidro facts for kids
The Real Cortijo de San Isidro is a small village in Spain. It's part of the larger town of Aranjuez, located in the Community of Madrid. This village was once a special farm owned by the king! It even has an old winery and wine cellar that the king helped build.
The village has its own local council, which helps manage the area. It covers about 1,126 hectares, which is like 2,782 football fields!
What's in a Name?
This village is named after San Isidro, who is a very important patron saint for farmers. He's known for helping people who work with the land.
A Royal Farm's Story
The Real Cortijo is special because it was built a long time ago, in 1766. It was an experimental farm, meaning people tried new ways of farming there. This idea came from King Carlos III, who was very interested in how land and people could make his kingdom strong. He believed that the real value of his country was in its farms and people, not just in gold.
After King Carlos III died, his son, Carlos IV, wasn't as interested in farming. So, the Cortijo started to decline. Later, in 1868, during the time of Queen Isabel II, the farm was sold.
Years later, in 1944, after the civil war, a group called the National Institute of Colonization took over the land. They brought in new families to live and work there. New homes were built, and the village grew.
In the 1950s, people were able to buy the land and houses. In 1957, the local council was officially created. Every year on May 15th, the village celebrates a big festival for San Isidro. It's a fun day with a lively market where people sell fresh farm produce!
Important Buildings
The village has some interesting old buildings:
- La Casa Grande: This is a large, important house, like a mansion.
- La Real Bodega de Carlos III: This is the royal winery, where wine was made.
- La Cueva: This is the wine cellar, a cool place where wine was stored.
- La Ermita del Real Cortijo de San Isidro en Aranjuez: This is a beautiful church built in 1788, the same year King Carlos III passed away. It's built in a style called neo-classical.
See also
In Spanish: Real Cortijo de San Isidro para niños
