The Torre del Reloj of Huete !!!

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A sentimental town of Huete, an area that will remain in my heart. I , of course, know it well, coming here with my family was huge. An opportunity to show them the roots and having just a great time. One of the quant towns we visited in the last several years ,and have other posts but saw these pictures mix in with other posts and they should have a post of their own for you and me, Therefore, here is my take on the Torre del Reloj of Huete !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

This building was created expressly to serve the clock; that is, it has no function other than housing the city’s main timepiece, although at the time of its construction the late 18C, it served as the city/town hall. Beyond being one of Huete’s most iconic monuments, it is significant for flanking one of the ten gates in the city walls: the arco o puerta de Almazán (Almazán arch or gate). Originally, the clock was situated at the top of the Cuesta del Mercado or Market Hill, atop a bastion of the city wall. The current Torre del Reloj was designed in 1795 . Construction was completed in 1805, faithfully adhering to the original plans. Its architecture skillfully blends Late Baroque elements with those of the emerging Neoclassical style. The upper two sections and the unique lantern-style top are particularly beautiful; the latter houses the Gothic bell from the old clock ; a bell that has governed the lives of the town’s residents for centuries. After years of silence, one of the region’s most emblematic clock towers is once again marking the rhythm of life for the citizens of Huete. The bell measures 88 cm in diameter and is tuned to the musical note G. It was cast in 1810, shortly after the tower’s construction was finished. An inscription records the bell’s name: “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.” Below the inscription, a series of reliefs depicts scenes such as Saint George slaying the dragon and the Virgin Mary sheltering souls. The 17C tower had fallen into ruin by the mid-18C, prompting the Town Council to build a new one; the project design was completed by January 20, 1795. The Torre del Reloj, stands attached to the former City/ Town Hall and the Corregidor’s house, now a municipal property slated for future public use. This complex features two arches, the wider of which serves as the current Almazán Gate. The ashlar blocks forming the tower’s lintelled entrance and its base are lighter in color than the rest of the structure. Above the doorway sits the town’s coat of arms featuring a lion and a crescent moon which is a modern creation by the Escuela Taller or Vocational Training Workshop.

The Huete tourist office on the torre del Reloj old City hall: https://www.turismohuete.com/punto-de-interes/torre-del-reloj-antiguo-ayuntamiento/

The Castilla La Mancha region tourist office on Huete : https://www.turismocastillalamancha.es/es/destinos/encanto-rural/cuenca/huete

There you go folks, another dandy road warrior trip by yours truly, this were memorable trips with the whole family and always looking forward to be back to Huete with the boys and our dog Rex, eventually, This is in country deep Spain and we love it !! Again, hope you enjoy this post on the Torre del Reloj of Huete !!! as I.

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

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