Manzanares el Real

Manzanares el Real is a small town 55km north of Madrid. It is one of the most charming municipalities in the Community of Madrid, with the imposing Castillo de los Mendoza, one of the best preserved in all of Madrid. It is surrounded by the rocky landscapes of La Pedriza to the north and the waters of the Santillana reservoir to the east.

It has featured in many Spaghetti Westerns including The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Django, The Big Gundown, The Mercenary etc.

Further info:

• Madrid municipalities
• Wikipedia page

How to find it:

• GPS: 40.737750, -3.855833
• Google Maps
• Directions: From Madrid, take M-607 heading north, take the M609 heading north, take the M-608 to Manzanares el Real.

Memorable scenes filmed here:

Tuco shot from his horse (TGTBATU)

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