Toros de Guisando
Toros de Guisando
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Greenfielder
Oldham, UK88 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Let's be clear, there's not that much here. Four stone bulls and the derelict foundations of an inn. However, once you realise that and that the interest is as much as anything in the interpretation of the site you can enjoy the visit.
For your admission fee you get an eight page booklet explaining the reason it is believed the bulls were created, why they were in this particular location (it was an important route and later became a "cattle trail" for the movement of merino sheep.
The wayside inn built here is long-demolished but was very significant as the place where King Henry IV appointed his sister Isabella as heir to the throne, changing the course of Spanish history in particular.
Well worth visiting and quite a unique attraction.
For your admission fee you get an eight page booklet explaining the reason it is believed the bulls were created, why they were in this particular location (it was an important route and later became a "cattle trail" for the movement of merino sheep.
The wayside inn built here is long-demolished but was very significant as the place where King Henry IV appointed his sister Isabella as heir to the throne, changing the course of Spanish history in particular.
Well worth visiting and quite a unique attraction.
Written 23 July 2017
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worldseeker2014
San Francisco, CA279 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
In the fields just outside of El Tiemblo are four ancient granite stone bull sculptures called verracos (boars) from the 2nd century BC by the Vettones (pre Roman inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula). There are no clear documentation as to the purpose of these bulls, i.e. protective symbols for livestock or funerary elements. Whatever, they were meant for, the bulls are still very impressive and interesting to see. Considering how old they are, they still evoke a sense of power and elegance, and you can still see some of the neck details on the third bull (2nd to the right), and the bull to the far left still have Latin inscriptions on it.
The fields around the bulls held a historic event where King Henry lV of Castile signed a treaty (Treaty of the Bulls of Guisando), which granted his half-sister Isabella of Castile, the title of Princess of Asturias and heir to the throne of Castile on 18 Sept 1468. The inn no longer exists but the foundations are still there. There’s also information plaques in Spanish and English. Worth a visit.
The fields around the bulls held a historic event where King Henry lV of Castile signed a treaty (Treaty of the Bulls of Guisando), which granted his half-sister Isabella of Castile, the title of Princess of Asturias and heir to the throne of Castile on 18 Sept 1468. The inn no longer exists but the foundations are still there. There’s also information plaques in Spanish and English. Worth a visit.
Written 17 May 2016
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Taffyby
San Martin de Valdeiglesias, Spain617 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
if you turn of the san martin to el tiemblo road and drive until you find a wooded area, you will find a large flat field, there you will find thehistoric bulls.
the bulls are more important tham they originally appear being very important to spanish history.
i found the figures amazing wheni stood by them, i found that although very weather beaten they wer in remaarkable condition for their age.
a interesting afternoon out,
the bulls are more important tham they originally appear being very important to spanish history.
i found the figures amazing wheni stood by them, i found that although very weather beaten they wer in remaarkable condition for their age.
a interesting afternoon out,
Written 17 January 2016
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RVH1967
South Holland Province, The Netherlands926 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
You would expect to see a beautiful history, but unfortunately a wall has been put around it that takes away the charm and then you have to pay 2.5 euros to enter (there is nothing else) if they are even open. We stood in front of a closed gate during opening hours. Then I half climbed the wall to see them and take a picture. The bulls themselves are impressive, it's a shame that everything is so run down.
Written 30 April 2024
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happydays17736
Manchester, UK12 contributions
Oct 2017
If you're interested in historical artefacts I can't imagine you wouldn't love the Bulls of Guisando! We visited on a beautiful sunny autumn day, so definitely saw them at their best! I'd also add that if you're interested at all in Isabella of Castile this site is a must! The onsite guide booklet tells you everything you need to know and we were allowed to take our dog in with us. It's not far from Madrid - definitely worth a visit!
Written 22 January 2018
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travelingspain2014
London, UK648 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
About a mile outside of San Martin De Valdeinglesias is one of the most important historical sites in Spain. The place doesn't really look like much, but consider what happened in this exact spot. In September Isabel and Henry the IV of Spain signed a treaty which changed the course of the world.
There had been an on-going civil war over the heir to the throne of Castilla, Spain. Henry IV wanted his daughter to inhierit his throne upon his death. The proble was, no one believed she was actually his natural off spring. The rumour was he was impotent and the his queen had been sleeping with Beltran de la Cueva was the father. If in fact the girl everyone called Juana "La Beltraneja". Therefore, a war ensued in which one side was with Henry IV and the other one the side of Henry's half sister Isabel.
When the Final battle was fought, one which Henry IV lost, the sides were present to witness the treaty being signed. This site, at the time a large flat field, which it still is, was chosen since everyone knew the location. Soldiers and Nobles alike assembled on the field.
The opposing side, with their representatives, witness the treaty in full view of the crowd, while seated in front of a campaign tent. In the treaty Isabel was accorded the title Princess of Asturias. This title is the one which indicates she is the rightful heir to the throne of Castilla.
This treaty pre-dates the marriage of Isabel of Castilla to Fernando of Aragon. They were married less than a year after the treaty and she ascended the Throne of Castilla. The rest as they say is history.
It took countless battles, but 34 years after this treaty was signed, she and Fernando took Granada and unified Spain as we know the country today in 1492. The same year Columbus discovered the New World.
There had been an on-going civil war over the heir to the throne of Castilla, Spain. Henry IV wanted his daughter to inhierit his throne upon his death. The proble was, no one believed she was actually his natural off spring. The rumour was he was impotent and the his queen had been sleeping with Beltran de la Cueva was the father. If in fact the girl everyone called Juana "La Beltraneja". Therefore, a war ensued in which one side was with Henry IV and the other one the side of Henry's half sister Isabel.
When the Final battle was fought, one which Henry IV lost, the sides were present to witness the treaty being signed. This site, at the time a large flat field, which it still is, was chosen since everyone knew the location. Soldiers and Nobles alike assembled on the field.
The opposing side, with their representatives, witness the treaty in full view of the crowd, while seated in front of a campaign tent. In the treaty Isabel was accorded the title Princess of Asturias. This title is the one which indicates she is the rightful heir to the throne of Castilla.
This treaty pre-dates the marriage of Isabel of Castilla to Fernando of Aragon. They were married less than a year after the treaty and she ascended the Throne of Castilla. The rest as they say is history.
It took countless battles, but 34 years after this treaty was signed, she and Fernando took Granada and unified Spain as we know the country today in 1492. The same year Columbus discovered the New World.
Written 21 September 2014
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consultor a
Seville, Spain925 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Very interesting set of sculptures, both for their origin (it seems to be Vetón), and for the historical events they saw.
Written 2 October 2023
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Cris
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Aug 2023 • Couples
The story about the bulls is very interesting, however the price is high considering that there is no great route or major tourist attraction.
Written 6 August 2023
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¿Qué días se recrea el Tratado de Guisando para este año en El Tiemblo para 2015?
Written 9 January 2015
Pues en principio, estas dos primeras jornadas que se han realizado es con motivo de las ferias de septiembre, suele ser los dias 14 o 15 de septiembre, este pasado año 2014 fue el dia 14 de septiembre y en el año 2013, tambien.
Written 11 January 2015
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