The Bulls of Guisando, located in the province of Avila, are a group of zoomorphic sculptures from the pre-Roman period, specifically the Vetonean culture, between the 4th and 2nd centuries BC. These enigmatic granite figures represent bulls or boars, animals of great importance in Celtic traditions and associated with fertility and protection. Located in a natural area near the municipality of El Tiemblo, these sculptures are not only of archaeological value, but also of historical importance, as they were witnesses to one of the most important episodes in Spanish history: the signing of the Treaty of the Bulls of Guisando in 1468, in which Isabel the Catholic was proclaimed Princess of Asturias and heir to the throne of Castile.
The Bulls of Guisando are strategically located near one of the branches of the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela, which gives them a prominent role in the most famous pilgrimage route in Europe. For centuries, this enclave has been a place of passage for pilgrims on their way from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela, and its presence along the road adds a layer of cultural and spiritual significance to the traveler’s experience. The Bulls of Guisando are not only a testament to the cultural richness of the region, but also continue to be a meeting point for the history, legend and spirituality that permeates the Camino de Santiago.
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Road from El Tiemblo to Sotillo de la Adrada s/n, El Tiemblo, Ávila - Web
https://torosdeguisando.org/ - Visiting Hours
All Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays throughout the year, in addition to the first three Wednesdays of each month, except December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm (6:00 pm in winter) - What to see
Zoomorphic sculptures
