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The village of Nuevo Baztán is located on the eastern part of the Region of Madrid, and it was founded in the beginning of the 18th century by Juan of Goyeneche and Gastón as a dwelling for the workers of a glass factory. The name of the town "Nuevo Baztán" (New Baztán) is related with the city of Baztán, in Navarra, where Juan of Goyeneche was born. Furthermore, this town was declared an Artistic Historic Monument in 1941 and Property of Cultural Interest in the beginning of the year 2000. Follow us and discover this amazing town!
First, you should know that when Juan of Goyeneche decided to create this urban ensemble, the project was given to José Benito of Churriguera, whose family almost developed the most charged and decorated Baroquian style that you can find in many places in Europe, named as “Churrigueresco”.
You cannot miss the Centro de Interpretación de Nuevo Baztán, located in a former wine house of the industrial ensemble, in order to have more information and audiovisual material. It is the perfect complement for a walking tour.
The gastronomy of Nuevo Baztán is unambiguously from Castilla, with roasts and lamb steaks as the most representative elements. We also recommend the sheep’s cheese and the vegetables of the meadows.
Nuevo Baztán is also full of nature. If you are into trekking, you cannot miss the Senda de Valmores (Valmores path). The path follows the Vega stream, which flows into the Tajuña River.
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