Once again found me a picture in my cd rom vault that together with another in other post combine to do this post for you and me. We came to San Clemente by chance driving our road warrior routine in the Province of Cuenca, Autonomous region of Castilla La Mancha, and in the kingdom of Spain. We really enjoy the town and even thus not back since the passing of my dear late wife Martine, always with wonderful memories and looking forward to be back, eventually. Therefore, this is my take on a former City hall and a museum at San Clemente !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.
The nice looking gate arches coming out from the Plaza Mayor just nice The Plaza Mayor is undoubtedly the most emblematic place, here we find the former Renaissance City/Town Hall. It is undoubtedly the most representative building and one of the paradigms of the Mancha civil revival. Inside houses the Museum of Graphic Work “Fundación Antonio Pérez”, (see below) on the first floor the usual exhibition and below the temporary ones. Inside is kept the Local Historical Archive with documents and copies from the 14C. The building was built in the 16C, during the reign of Felipe (Philip) II in two phases. Renaissance style building within pure classicism with two floors and a tower with a large Royal coat of arms of Austria.(Habsbourg ),
The former City/Town Hall or Casa Consistorial is a Renaissance stone building on the left of the picture, with its typical arcaded gallery and its characteristic clock tower, today houses the Museum of Graphic Works of the Antonio Pérez Foundation.(see post on the APF), The Museo de Obra Gráfica (MOG) , has one of the best collections of graphic work in Spain, is located in the most emblematic building of San Clemente, where today the past and the present merge. It is born with the vocation of disseminating and enhancing graphic work as an artistic discipline, bringing it closer to both specialized audiences and curious visitors. Its collection combines permanent backgrounds with temporary exhibitions, ensuring that each visit is different from the previous one.The museum pays special attention to traditional techniques of engraving (calcography, lithography or screen printing) and its dialogue with contemporary artistic languages. This approach allows understanding how a single media can generate unique works, even when reproduced in series. It represents all engraving techniques from the most traditional, such as watercolor or woodcut, to the most modern or experimental. But you can also admire works by the most important artists who emerged from the 1950s.
The La Posada del Reloj ,(first left on the picture) welcoming visitors and offering lively terraces at the foot of the Plaza Mayor.La Posada del Reloj is a 2-star hotel and restaurant. Its restaurant offers menus featuring local produce and provides good value for money. The premises are spacious and clean. It is an ideal spot for a getaway and a break from the city. Just info as we tried another establishment here see post,
The city of San Clemente on things to see : https://www.sanclemente.es/que-ver-en-san-clemente/
The official Viajes por Castilla La Mancha on San Clemente : https://www.viajesporcastillalamancha.es/en/routes/id50-san-clemente.-the-renaissance-jewel.html
The Province of Cuenca tourist office on San Clemente: https://descubrecuenca.es/en/enclaves-y-poblaciones/la-alcarria/san-clemente-conjunto-historico-artistico-villa-de-san-clemente-90
The Castilla La Mancha region tourist office on San Clemente: http://en.www.turismocastillalamancha.es/patrimonio/san-clemente-24731/descripcion/
The Castilla La Mancha region tourist office on the MOG museum of San Clemente : https://www.turismocastillalamancha.es/es/cultura-y-patrimonio/museos/cuenca/museo-de-obra-grafica-de-san-clemente
There is plenty to see in San Clemente for more than a day, maybe two. Once again, this is wonderful, this is life. I ended our tour for the day and headed back to our house in the Serrania de Cuenca at Las Majadas (see posts). Very nice ride, good fun for the family and a lot passed on for future generations on my beloved Spain. Again, hope you have enjoy this post on a former City hall and a museum at San Clemente !!! as I.
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
