Cerro de los Batallones

#459 among destinations in Spain

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Cerro de los Batallones is a hill at Torrejón de Velasco, Madrid, Spain where a number of fossil sites from the Upper Miocene have been found. Nine sites have been discovered with predominately vertebrate fossils, invertebrates and plants being less represented. The first deposits were discovered accidentally in July 1991. ()

Coordinates: 40°10'22"N, 3°42'47"W

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Cerro de los Batallones – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Centro Comercial El Ferial, Casa-Museo de Miguel de Cervantes, Torreón de Pinto.

2.1 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Valdemoro
54 min walk • The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción is a church located in Valdemoro, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1981. Built in Baroque style, it has a nave measuring 60 x 28 meters, with side chapels. The high altar is decorated by the paintings St.
5.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Centro Comercial El Ferial
134 min walk • El Ferial is a shopping center located in the Madrid town of Parla, in Spain, opened in 1995.
5.6 miSW
40°6'15"N • 3°46'11"W
Casa-Museo de Miguel de Cervantes, Esquivias
143 min walk • Museum
4.9 miN
Forts and castles
Torreón de Pinto, Pinto
125 min walk • Torreón de Pinto, castle of Pinto or tower of Éboli is a medieval building located in Pinto, in the Community of Madrid. It has a great historical value, because in this building were confined the Princess of Eboli, Antonio Pérez, secretary of King...
4.9 miN
40°14'32"N • 3°41'38"W
Teatro Municipal Francisco Rabal, Pinto
125 min walk • Concerts and shows, Cafe, Theater
3.7 miW
Forts and castles
Castillo de Torrejón de Velasco
94 min walk • Torrejón de Velasco Castle, also called Puñonrostro Castle, is located in the Spanish municipality of the same name, in the southern part of the Community of Madrid.
5.4 miSE
Locality
Seseña
138 min walk • One of the main attractions in Seseña is the Castillo de Puñoenrostro, a medieval castle that dates back to the 13th century. Visitors can explore the well-preserved castle, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and a glimpse into the region's...
5.1 miE
Town
Ciempozuelos
131 min walk • One of the main attractions in Ciempozuelos is the historic Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, a stunning example of Spanish Renaissance architecture. Visitors can explore the interior of the church and admire its ornate decorations, including intricate...