Guadalajara Capital City

In the North Eastern part of the Autonomous region of Castilla la Mancha, is a quiet tranquil city with a rich history.

Guadalajara is the princial city of the province with the same name. The city is situated above the left bank of the Río Henares some 56km from the centre, Madrid.

Its name is derived from the Arabic Wad al-Hajarah ("river of stones").

The history of the city has been dominated by the powerful Mendoza family, who gained possession of Guadalajara in the 14th century. Their mark, distinctive in its arrogance and opulence has been left almost as the emblem of the city.

During the Spanish Civil War, in March 1937, the "battle of Guadalajara" between Republican and Italian forces was fought at Brihuega, northeast of the town.

More information: http://www.guadalajara.es/es/