Arrebatacapas Arch
The pointed arch where the wind snatched the capes of the brotherhood.
The story
Also known as the Arco de San Juan, it is a Gothic pointed arch belonging to the village's first walled circuit, connecting the Plaza del Trigo with the Plaza de España.
Its name is born of a vivid image: the wind that, on crossing it, snatched away the capes of the brothers of La Caballada.
What not to miss
- Gothic pointed arch
- Threshold between Plaza del Trigo and Plaza de España
Location
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Arrebatacapas Arch in images
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Frequently asked
About Arrebatacapas Arch
What are the opening hours of Arrebatacapas Arch?+
Exterior visit, 24 hours
How much does entry to Arrebatacapas Arch cost?+
Access is free.
How to get to Arrebatacapas Arch?+
Arrebatacapas Arch is in Atienza (Guadalajara, Spain), 150 km from Madrid via the A-2 and CM-1101. The monument is within or near the walled old town.
Is Arrebatacapas Arch accessible for people with reduced mobility?+
Cobbled pedestrian passage.
What not to miss at Arrebatacapas Arch?+
Gothic pointed arch · Threshold between Plaza del Trigo and Plaza de España
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