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Perched above the
Rio Lozoya in the province of Madrid lies the picturesque walled
town of Buitrago del Lozoya. It was founded by the Romans and
fortified by the Moors. In later centuries it became an important
medieval market town. The 14th century castle built by the Mudejars
is now a ruin although stretches of the original wall are still
intact. Inside the protective walls lies the town, with its
15th century church of Santa Maria del Castillo. There is also
a Picasso Museum displaying some original work which was donated by
Picasso's friend Euginio Arias who worked as a barber in the
village. |
