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CORPA
East of the Community of Madrid, the city of Corp, located in the interfluve of the river Henares and Tajuña, to 860 m. of altitude.
Location of the municipality
Located in the countryside of Henares east of Madrid. The town is nestled on a hill called El Colmenar, surrounded by streams and springs. On both sides of this hill runs the stream of the Rabbits and the Arroyo de Valdenabos.
It belongs to the judicial Alcalá de Henares, the countryside of County Henares, Madrid province.
Neighboring municipalities
North: Anchuelo and Santorcaz
South: Nuevo Baztán
West: Valverde de Alcalá and Villalbilla
East: Pezuela de Las Torres
Geographical Data
Area: 25,91 Km²
Altitude: 860m
Latitude: 40° 25’ 32’’N
Length: 3° 15’ 35’’O
History
It is unknown what are the sources that give name to the town, the more accurate theory could relate his name with its geographical location as carp (carpus-tent). This village is rich in water, can be found within its boundaries dozens of springs. For a while the water supplied to the court of Philip II, Philip III, Philip IV and Charles II the “King Source”, but now its waters are not valued for its strong taste and it is very calcareous water.
Heritage
Corp we appeal to both its historic and natural environment that surrounds it. In many of the private homes of the people there are wineries, sample its agricultural tradition, but its greatest asset is to stroll through the many trails that traverse the countryside of the Henares, fit to travel on foot, by bicycle. In the Plaza of the Constitution find the Church of Santo Domingo de Silos, built in the mid-twelfth century but destroyed during the Civil War and rebuilt in 1940. He had, before his plunder, some painters of considerable artistic value in the altarpiece. In the tower we can see a carved heads projecting from the facade. In the same square is the Palace of the Marquis of Mondejar, privately owned, probably from the eighteenth century. The building is flanked by two symmetrical towers and the entrance door there is an interesting stone shield. Finally, near the cemetery is the chapel of the Holy Christ of Pity, in whose honor they celebrate the festival of Corp in September.
Festivals and Traditions
Celebrations in honor of the Holy Christ of Mercy : They are celebrated on September 14.
San Isidro : The May 15 in honor of San Isidro Labrador, patron saint of farmers. Mass religious festival, pilgrimage and auction of goods donated by parishioners.
Restaurants
Bar Siso's: Water Street.
Municipal Services
Corpa City Council: Constitution Square - Phone: 91 885 92 28.
Municipal office: Street Antonio Suarez, 1 D - Phone.: 91 885 97 01.
Center for Public Internet Access (C.A.P.): Street De Las Cruces, 25 - Phone: 91 885 91 54
Home of Retired: Street Mayor, 42.
CRA “Friends of Peace”: Square of Spain, 1 - Phone: 91 885 00 69.
Municipal Sports: Road Pezuela, 2 and 4.
Resource Catalog
Natural Resources
Name | Classification | Description | Other Observations |
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Corpa and Valverde Wash | Livestock Via | ||
Senda Galiana Wash | Livestock Via | ||
Wash Camino Viejo of Pezuela and Torres | livestock Via | ||
M.U.P “Propios de Corpa” | Reserved and protected mountains: Mount Public Utility | vacant land is located in hillside areas with plenty of bushes and shrubs forming copies of Quercus coccifera and Quercus ilex. Stands are reforested with Pinus halepensis recently. | Total area: 75.05 ha. Surface protected natural space: 0% |
Cultural Resources
Name | Classification | Description | Other Observations |
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Church of Santo Domingo de Silos | RTPP Religious Cultural: Immovables. | Renaissance style, dating from the XVI century. It was built of cut stone being large, had 11 altars and will house artworks of remarkable value. After being destroyed in the Civil War it was rebuilt in 1940, losing some of its initial premises, reducing the nave and replacing the porch of access to one of smaller size. | |
San Roque Hermitage | RTPP Religious Cultural: Immovables. | Ruins of a Renaissance chapel s. XVI, destroyed in the Civil War. | |
Cristo de la Piedad Hermitage | RTPP Religious Cultural: Immovables. | Consecrated in 1922, hosts inside the image of the Holy Christ of Mercy, Corpa pattern. It was destroyed in the Civil War and has been recently restored. | |
Large Source and Laundry Antique | RTPP Cultural and Civil: Immovables. | Sources is one of the most emblematic and beautiful in the municipality. It was built by two teachers stonework in 1897. Formerly, in her women washed clothes and drank the cattle, as it is in a resting of the Cañada Real Segovia. Beside it is a nice seating area. | |
small font | RTPP Cultural and Civil: Immovables. | Appears texts quoted in S. XVIII. It is built of limestone, with a very rustic and has a small pipe that drains into a very narrow and elongated basin of this move to a larger trough for cattle to drink. | |
Hontanilla Font | RTPP Cultural and Civil: Immovables. | Source is a rustic, simple and hard to find, but especially beautiful. Has a single pipe and pestle carved on limestone, which dsborda water. After it opens a large groves of almost 100 hectares of extension. | |
Deposit | RTPP Cultural and Civil: Immovables. | It was a municipal building formerly used as storage of wheat and barley. It is located opposite the palace, dating from S. XVIII and primary function was to make loans of grain in modest conditions to needy neighbors. Its walls still retain their original appearance. | |
Flamenco Festival | Popular Festivities | On Saturday closest to October 12. | |
Corparock | Festival | ||
Cristo de la Piedad | Popular Festivities | They are the festivities. Over several days, focusing on the September 14, the day of Christ of Mercy, Corpa pattern. The previous Sunday, takes place the descent of Christ from his hermitage to the church and after Mass celebrated and given a snack. On 13 makes a wreath to Christ, followed by a proclamation, fireworks, and dancing for all chocalate / ace. On day 14, morning, Mass is celebrated in honor of the patron with the intervention of the village choir, followed by a snack. In the afternoon, again procession, snack and property auction, ending the day with a dance. Closures are made and bullfights. | On September 14 (several days) |
San Isidro Labrador | Popular Festivities | On May 15 the image of the saint is carried in procession to the top of the village to bless the fields and give a good harvest. Mass is celebrated, donated goods are auctioned by the parishioners and the Farmers' Association offers a rich food for all / as. | |
Carmen Virgin | Popular Festivities | On July 16 all the people come in procession from the church to the Fuente Grande, where Mass is celebrated. Next, the City offers a great paella for all attendees. | Pilgrimage |
Farmers Association | Association | ||
Association of Women | Association | ||
Senior Association | Association | ||
Youth Association “Corpa Rock” | Association |
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Corpa | Constitución Square | Church and Bell Tower | Corpa |
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Corpa | Corpa | Corpa | House facade |
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Source | Corpa | Corpa | Marqués de Mondejar Palace |
Tourist Services
Name | Classification | Description | Other Observations |
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Landscape Interpretation Table | Tourist signs | It shows the routes and places to visit. | |
Tourist brochures | Printed Publications | A brochure of the Community of Madrid. |
Other Services
Name | Classification | Description | Other Observations |
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Ayuntamiento de Corpa | entro Público | Plaza de La Constitución, 1 - 28811 Corpa | Teléfono 918 85 92 28 |
Estación de Servicio | El Gurugú, 28810 - Villalbilla - Teléfono: 918834122 | Pequeño depósito sin mucho servicio | |
Julio Muñoz | Estación de Servicio | Villalbilla, 28810 - Villalbilla - Teléfono: 918793047 | Carretera Alcalá-Loeches |
Mariano Gascueña S.L. | Estación de servicio | Carretera VILLAR DEL OLMO, S/N, 28514 - Nuevo Baztán - Teléfono: 918735051 | |
Consultorio Municipal | Atención Primaria: Centro de Salud | C/ Antonio Suarez, 2 - Corpa - Horario de 12h. a 13h. | |
Urgencias | Servicio de urgencias y ambulancias | Ambulatorio de Torres de Alameda | |
Centro de Servicios Sociales Generales de Atención Primaria | Servicios Sociales y Asistenciales | Plaza de la Constitución, 1 | Mancomunidad de Servicios Sociales Pantueña |
Servicio de Teleasistencia | Servicios Sociales y Asistenciales | Para personas con más de 65 años que poseen problemas de autonomía personal. Personas menores de 65 que padezcan enfermedades o minusvalía. Familias o núcleos convencionales en crisis temporal. | Mancomunidad de Pantueña Plaza de la Constitución, 1 - Ayuntamiento Teléfono: 918859228 - Mancomunidad Teléfono: 918868259 |
Servicio de Ayuda a domicilio | Servicios Sociales y Asistenciales | Para personas con más de 65 años que poseen problemas de autonomía personal. Personas menores de 65 que padezcan enfermedades o minusvalía. Familias o núcleos convencionales en crisis temporal. | Mancomunidad de Pantueña - Plaza de la Constitución, 1. - Ayuntamiento Teléfono: 918859228 - Mancomunidad Teléfono: 918868259 |
Hogar del Jubilado | Centro de la Tercera Edad | Calle Mayor, 42 | |
Centro cultural | Centro cultural | Calle Mayor, 42 | |
Ludoteca Infantil | Ludoteca | Calle Cruces, 25 (Edificio Polivalente) | |
Pista Polideportiva Polivalente | Polideportivo/Sala Polivalente | Calle Mayor, 1 | |
Frontón | Pista deportiva | Calle Mayor, 1 | |
Plaza Mayor, 4, Ayuntamiento de Anchuelo | Actividades extraescolares | Plan local de mejora y extensión de los servicios educativos en centros docentes y Colonias de Verano | Actividades extraescolares y de ocio en periodo vacacional (público) |
Escuela Educación Infantil. “El Sauce Llorón” | Escuela Educación Infantil | Calle Mayor, 47. (pública) | |
“C.R.A. Amigos de la Paz” | Colegio Educación Infantil y Primaria | Plaza España, 4 | Actividades extraescolares, ludoteca, colonias urbanas en julio. |
Centro de Educación de Personas Adultas | Centros de educación no reglada | Calle Amapolas, 6 - Torres de la Alameda (por ser el centro de la comarca) |
Transportes y Comunicaciones
Nombre | Clasificación | Descripción | Otras Observaciones |
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Línea 271 | Autobús | Alcalá de Henares - Pezuela de las Torres - Pioz | Lunes a Viernes: 07:50h a 23:00h. |
Sábados, Domingos y Festivos de 08:35h a 22:30h. | |||
Pioz - Pezuela de Las Torres - Alcalá de Henares | Lunes a Viernes 06:55h a 23:45h. | ||
Sábados, Domingos y Festivos de 09:20 a 23:30h | |||
(se reducen autobuses) | |||
Teléfono: 918880021 | |||
Línea 274 | Autobús | Madrid (Estación Sur) - Albalate de Zorita | Lunes a Viernes 16:00h. |
Sábados laborables 11:30h. | |||
Albalate de Zorita - Madrid (Estación Sur) | Lunes a Viernes 06:30h. | ||
Sábados laborables 06:30h. | |||
Teléfono: 918880021 | |||
Punto de información http://www.ctm-madrid.es | |||
Líneas de Transporte Intermunicipal | http://www.ctm-madrid.es/servlet/RedTransServlet?xh_TIPO=32&xh_ACCION=0&xh_TIPO_SEL=T&CODPANTALLA=12&xh_CLAVE=048000%23Corpa&x=43&y=8 |
Rutas
Nombre | Clasificación | Descripción | Otras Observaciones |
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“Un paseo por la historia y la cultura corpeñas” | Ruta | Carácter cultural. Comienza en la Ermita del Santísimo Cristo de la Piedad, acercándose a la iglesia, palacio, depósito y fuentes legendarias. | Están señalizados |
“Ruta de los Manantiales” | Ruta | Carácter ambiental. Desde Fuente Grande, por la Cañada real Segoviana, pasa por la vega, la Fuente de la Hontanilla, y el páramo; hasta llegar de nuevo a Fuente Grande. | Están señalizados |
Enlaces de interés
* MAPAS: Mapa de Recursos del municipio.
* RUTAS: Rutas y puntos de interés GPS del Mundo.
* SITIO WEB: Web del Ayuntamiento.
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