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5 unusual facts about Alba de Tormes


Alba de Tormes

From the 12th century to the 19th, the monastery of San Leonardo was located outside the walls of Alba.

Catholic University of Ávila

The Institute offers a Catholic mysticism course, and through weekend trips, allows students to visit the cities of Segovia, Salamanca, Madrid, as well as important Carmelite sites like Fontiveros and Alba de Tormes.

Jean Gabriel Marchand

On 28 November, Kellermann routed del Parque at the Battle of Alba de Tormes.

The French cavalry found del Parque astride a river crossing at Alba de Tormes and mounted a devastating attack.

Royal Factory of La Moncloa

Later that year General Hill took his troops from Madrid to join the main army under Wellington near Alba de Tormes.


Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero

He commanded the Spanish forces at the battles of Tamames, El Carpio and Alba de Tormes.

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba

His remains were transferred to Alba de Tormes, where he was buried in the convent of San Leonardo.


see also

Gabriel de Mendizábal Iraeta

Gabriel de Mendizábal Iraeta "Primer Conde de Cuadro de Alba de Tormes" (14 May 1765, Vergara, Guipúzcoa) - 1 September 1838, Madrid) was a Spanish general officer who fought in the Peninsular War.