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Alcázar de San Juan

Alcázar de San Juan is a town and the municipality in the autonomous region of Castile-La Mancha in the Ciudad Real province in Spain. Alcázar de San Juan is located in the La Mancha plain. It is a very picturesque area with a lot of beautiful landscapes, rivers, lakes and more. In addition to the natural beauties Alcázar de San Juan is rich in historical monuments of different epochs and cultures. The town of Alcázar de San Juan is the main site where the story of Don Quixote took place.

Alcázar de San Juan is a popular tourist destination of the province. Here you can visit the preserved historical monuments such as houses of the 17th century, medieval windmills and Christian churches. Plaza de Santa María is the main square of the town and its historical center. Among the other sights are such buildings as Santa María Collegiate Church, Saint Trinity's Church and San Francisco Church. Besides, there are several non-religious constructions. They are Alcázar de San Juan old windmills, Torreón del Gran Prior, Statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza and Alces Park where people can relax and enjoy the tranquility.

Such popular tourist region as Alcázar de San Juan needs appropriate accommodation. Here you can book a room in the hotels of Castile-La Mancha and all its towns including Alcázar de San Juan. The most popular hotels of the region are the 5-star Palacio de La Serna, Hotel Parque Cabañeros, Hotel Silken Alfonso X and La Casa del Rector. These hotels can offer its tourists all the modern facilities and services. Guests in Alcázar de San Juan can stay also with their children as all the hotels provide children with free staying. Some of the hotels are located in the old historical buildings and you will be pleased with the magnificent interiors of the rooms.

In Alcázar de San Juan you can also visit its famous carnival and plunge into the atmosphere of the feast.

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