🇪🇸[4K] CHINCHÓN Tour | MADRID | This beautiful medieval town is a popular movie setting 🎥
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🇬🇧 Located 45 km from Madrid, Chinchón can be seen from a distance because of its houses built into the hills. Chinchón's beautiful medieval square is the most emblematic feature of Chinchón. With its irregular ground plan and consisting of two- and three-storey houses with balconies, it has long been - and still is - the scene of many activities and shows.
In addition to its characteristic main square, Plaza Mayor, with its wooden balconies and lintelled galleries, the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (1534-1626), which was sacked and set ablaze by Napoleon's troops in 1808, is particularly worth a visit. The present-day church was completed in 1828 and is a mixture of Gothic, Plateresque, Renaissance and Baroque styles. The magnificent painting of Goya's Assumption of the Virgin is housed inside.Other buildings of interest include: the 17th century convent of the Order of Saint Clare; the clock tower, belonging to the old parish church of Nuestra Señora de Gracia and restored in 1856; and the remains of a 15th-century castle, rebuilt between 1590 and 1598 by the 3rd Count of Chinchón and also burnt down in 1808 by Napoleon's troops. In the centre of the town, you will see noble houses bearing coats of arms and stately homes with beautiful courtyards and galleries supported by Doric, Ionic or Tuscan columns, or with stone bases and straight shafts with footings.
Furthermore, this Madrid town of 5,000 inhabitants has been the focus of interest for Hollywood directors for decades. Orson Welles or Wes Anderson, among others, stopped by here to film. Films like Chimes at Midnight (1965), Circus World (1964), Around the World in 80 Days (1956) and more recently Asteroid City (2023) have been filmed there.
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🇪🇸 Situada a 45 km de Madrid, Chinchón se distingue en la distancia por sus casas arracimadas y asentadas en cerros. Su bella Plaza medieval es el monumento más emblemático de Chinchón. De planta irregular y formada por casas de dos y tres alturas con balcones corridos, ha sido y es escenario de múltiples actividades y espectáculos.
Además de su característica Plaza Mayor, con sus balcones de madera y sus galerías adinteladas, destaca la iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (1534-1626), que fue saqueada e incendiada por las tropas napoleónicas en 1808. La iglesia actual se terminó de reconstruir en 1828 y es una mezcla de estilos gótico, plateresco, renacentista y barroco. En su interior se guarda el magnífico cuadro de La Asunción de la Virgen, pintado por Goya. Otras construcciones de interés son: el convento de las Clarisas, del siglo XVII; la Torre del Reloj, perteneciente a la antigua iglesia parroquial de Nuestra Señora de Gracia y restaurada en 1856; y los restos de un castillo del siglo XV, reconstruido entre 1590 y 1598 por el III Conde de Chinchón e incendiado también en 1808 por los contingentes de Napoleón. En el centro de la villa llaman la atención las casonas nobles con blasones y las casas solariegas con bellos patios y galerías soportadas por columnas dóricas, jónicas, toscanas o con bases de piedra y pies derechos con zapatas.
Además esta localidad madrileña de 5000 habitantes lleva décadas siendo el foco de interés de los directores de Hollywood. Orson Welles o Wes Anderson, entre otros, pasaron por aquí para realizar sus rodajes. En ella se han rodado películas como Campanadas de medianoche (1965), El fabuloso mundo del circo (1964), La vuelta al mundo en 80 días (1956) o más recientemente Asteroid City (2023).
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🌹🌹🌹 This video showcasing a tour of Chinchón in Madrid, Spain, is absolutely captivating! The charming streets, historical architecture, and picturesque landscapes truly make it a hidden gem. It's no wonder that Orson Welles and Wes Anderson fell in love with this enchanting town. Thank you for taking us on this virtual journey and introducing us to the beauty of Chinchón. Keep sharing these amazing discoveries and continue to inspire us with the wonders of Spain! 😊🇪🇸🏰🌹
@WalkingSpain
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind comment and for your words of support. I am very glad that you enjoyed this walk through Chinchon. I agree with you, I also think it is a charming town. It also doesn't surprise me that it is a common location for filming movies. Welcome to my channel! I hope you continue visiting it. Have a good day my friend!
What a delightful stroll in Chinchon! I adore the tanquil and relaxing atmosphere, as well as the charming little alleys.
@WalkingSpain
6 ай бұрын
I'm glad you liked this tour. You're right, it seems like a very quiet town although it is only 45 kilometers from Madrid. Thank you for your visit 😊
The higher I climb, the clearer and more transparent the sky feels! The view from high up is also beautiful!
@WalkingSpain
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your visit and your comment. Have a nice week! Greetings from Spain!!
It's a sophisticated street. Nice walking tour! Thanks for sharing the video, my friend.🥷🇯🇵
@WalkingSpain
6 ай бұрын
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Absolutely mesmerizing tour of CHINCHÓN in Madrid!
@WalkingSpain
6 ай бұрын
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A very beautiful historical townscape. 🐧Thank you for sharing the wonderful video. 🎥Have a nice day. 🤗
@WalkingSpain
6 ай бұрын
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Lovely tour Chinchon looks beautiful so charming old historic homes👍😊🙏😊happy weekend my friend 👌❤️
@WalkingSpain
6 ай бұрын
I am glad that you like it. Thank you very much for your visit my friend!! Have a great weekend too 😊
Amazingly beautiful streets.... so cozy and charming. I cannot imagine anyone NOT liking it. Wonderful ❣ Warm greetings from your new Danish friend in Bangkok, Thomas
@WalkingSpain
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your visit and your kind comment Thomas! I am glad that you enjoyed this tour. Greetings! Have a nice day my friend
Thank you for letting me experience this wonderful place that I never knew existed! 16:49 The view from here is truly spectacular!
@WalkingSpain
6 ай бұрын
You are welcome my friend! Thank you very much for your visit. You're right, that view impressed me too when I was there. Have a nice day 😊
Hola! I saw this video up on Friday afternoon (i think) but I decided to wait until Sunday night to watch it so I could relax and enjoy the tour. I got my coffee and a warm blanket, and enjoyed the tour. 😀 I just read the description and I've heard of the film 'Around the World', and Chimes at Midnight sounds interesting. I'll definitely check them out sometime. After watching the tour, I can see why the films were made here. A cinematographer's dream, especially the Plaza Mayor. Very beautiful Plaza Mayor! The green color of the balconies against the white of the buildings really stands out. I don't recall seeing that green and white in any other plaza mayor before, but maybe I'm mistaken. This one felt slightly different - not square or rectangular - and I loved the apartments overlooking the square. I love to look out my window and see people and activity, so I would definitely like an apartment there. But no need to look for my passport, I definitely couldn't afford to live there. 😅 The ancient laundry was quite interesting. I think I could see a little mini aqueduct bringing the water into the pool. A Roman thing maybe? Anyway, it reminded me that I must visit my modern laundry tomorrow. 😁 At 12:42 at the museum, I see some of those big, old Spanish doors. Always impressive to see. I was thinking that the tower must be very old when I was looking at the stonework, and I see from the description that it was restored in 1856, along with the church. That damn Napoleon! 🤣 I've said it before, but I love the stone that the church is made from, the way it just drinks up the sunlight. Feels so warm, especially against the deep, blue sky. At 22:00, whew, that car was movin' fast! They usually drive pretty slow through those small streets. Very nice ending back in the Plaza Mayor at the creche, just 4 days before Christmas. Wow, I just realized that was a month ago. Seems like Christmas was yesterday. Time flies. Very enjoyable video. Take care.
@WalkingSpain
6 ай бұрын
Hola! How's it going? I'm glad you enjoyed the tour accompanied by a good coffee. I've seen some news about storms in the United States, so I imagine you've had a few very cold days there. We have also had cold and rainy days here although fortunately it seems that the weather has improved... so far! You're right, it seems like a few days have passed since Christmas and it was a month ago! In reality, in Spain we conclude the Christmas holiday on January 6, so in our case I can say that it was not long ago 😄 These walking tours that I am uploading now are the ones that I filmed before Christmas when I didn't have my computer to edit the videos so don't be surprised if you still see some Christmas decorations on the streets 😄 It doesn't surprise me either that Chinchon is a common location for filming films, apart from being a beautiful typical Spanish town, it is located very close to Madrid, so it is not difficult to go there to it with a lot of equipment. In the 60s, it was very common for big Hollywood blockbusters to be filmed in Spain since it was a very cheap place to film and with a great variety of settings so they could pass those locations off as places in other countries. I agree with everything you have said about the Plaza Mayor. It is the most representative place in Chinchon and one of the most beautiful medieval squares in Spain. As you say, it is not very common for square to be circular (there are some more in Spain) and that is why it is also used as a bullring. In fact, in the movie I mentioned about "Around the World in 80 Days" it was used to film a bullfight that took place in a Mexican town. What you see here at 9:20 is a Burladero which is the place where the bullfighters take refuge during the bullfight. On those terraces of the square there are also restaurants where you can enjoy the views while you have a drink. Regarding the Old Laundry, I can't tell you when it was built, I have looked for information about when it was built but I haven't found anything. So maybe it was built at the same time as the square, that is, in the 15th century. It is a very beautiful laundry room but I also prefer to wash my clothes in a modern one 😆 That door you mention is very typical of Castilian towns, it also seems to be in good condition, it must have been the only thing in the town that Napoleon's troops did not destroy! 😆 Chinchon is said to be a town that has a tower without a church (in reference to "Torre del Reloj") and a church without a tower (in reference to "Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion"). The church to which that tower belonged before it was burned by French troops was from the 15th century, only the tower remained standing, which was restored in 1856. You're right, the guy in the car was going at full speed, I don't think it's very safe to drive at that speed through such narrow streets with many curves, fortunately I heard it much earlier and moved to the side. Here in Spain, people generally drive correctly, although a few drive as if they were crazy (electric scooter drivers deserve special mention). Are drivers more respectful in the United States? Thank you for your visit as always. I hope the weather is also improving in Boston and you have some warmer days. Nos vemos. Take care!!
@bostonwalkdrive7763
6 ай бұрын
@@WalkingSpain Driving in the US varies from city to city, but it is on the crazy side in Boston.😃
Hello my friend. Thanks for sharing a great video❣Have a nice weekend💐💐💐
@WalkingSpain
6 ай бұрын
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Very beautiful city! Great walking tour my friend!! Thank you😊
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6 ай бұрын
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New subscriber here! Amazing content, I LOVE SPAIN ❤😊 Greetings from Prague!
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6 ай бұрын
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Nice sharing this video and have a blessd day 👍💙💕👍💗🦋...
@WalkingSpain
6 ай бұрын
I am glad that you liked it. Thank you very much for your kind comment. Have a blessed day too!
Incredible walking tour - thanks for sharing!
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6 ай бұрын
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Enjoying another great video my friend. Thanks/Gracias
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6 ай бұрын
De nada!😉👍 I am glad that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your visit my friend!!
thankyou 😉👍
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6 ай бұрын
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Nice walking tour 🙂 Thank you for sharing 🤗
@WalkingSpain
6 ай бұрын
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Thank you for the insight, have put it down for a visit in October.
@WalkingSpain
6 ай бұрын
You are welcome my friend! I hope you enjoy your visit to Chinchon, I'm sure you will like the town. Greetings!!
Nice video. You are always great! ❤
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6 ай бұрын
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beautiful tour! so nice to see.,..
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6 ай бұрын
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6 ай бұрын
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6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!😊