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Pozuelo del Rey
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Pozuelo del Rey

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It was founded by the Muslims and repopulated after the reconquest by the Christians who called it Pozuelo de Torres, it was a village of the alfoz of Alcalá

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Sobre Pozuelo del Rey

Heritage

The heritage of Pozuelo del Rey revolves around three main sites: the Church of Santo Domingo de Silos, a 16th-century temple of Gothic-Renaissance origin, rebuilt after its destruction in 1936 and still alive in local memory for its bells and traditions; the Plaza Mayor, a central space renovated in contemporary times where the baroque town hall with its historic coat of arms stands out; and the Hermitage of the Virgin of la Cabeza, from the 18th century, a sober neoclassical building erected by the locals, closely linked to popular devotion and surrounded by a pleasant tree-lined walk.

Celebrations

The main festivities of Pozuelo del Rey are celebrated in honor of Santa María de la Cabeza, the last Sunday of September, and Santo Domingo de Silos, every December 20th, keeping alive the religious and popular traditions of the municipality.

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The cuisine of Pozuelo del Rey is simple and linked to the rural tradition of the Madrid Alcarria, with hearty dishes based on local products such as stews and potages, lamb and kid meats, artisanal sausages, and spoon recipes inherited from peasant cooking, accompanied by homemade sweets made on festive occasions, where doughnuts, buns, and traditional pastries stand out.