Colmenar de Oreja, declared a Historical-Artistic Ensemble, features a porticoed Plaza Mayor, a museum dedicated to the painter Ulpiano Checa, and wine cellars excavated underground.
According to noticiasdelvino.com, Colmenar de Oreja is declared a Historical-Artistic Ensemble and its Plaza Mayor is a porticoed square in Castilian style. It is built over the Arco del Postigo, a tunnel that crosses a ravine.
Its wooden and stone porticoes are the main attraction of the urban area. The source indicates that the square has served as a backdrop for dozens of films and television series, and that it is a popular place for having tapas.
The Museo Ulpiano Checa is dedicated to the local painter Ulpiano Checa, who had international recognition. His works include paintings with Roman themes and chariot races.
The wine caves of the municipality form galleries underground where wine is kept at a constant temperature throughout the year. According to the guide, wineries like Figuero or Peral allow visitors to taste their wines directly in the cave, and it is advisable to ask to see the clay jars.
The Iglesia de Santa María Mayor dominates the village skyline and blends Gothic and Renaissance styles. Surrounding it are gentle routes among olive trees and vineyards.
The source does not detail the hours or prices for visits to the museum or the wineries, so it is advisable to check directly with each before going.
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