Corral de Comedias de Almagro
Europe's only fully preserved 17th-century open-air theater that still stages performances, beside the arcaded Plaza Mayor of Almagro.
The Corral de Comedias de Almagro was built in 1628 and is the only surviving example of the Spanish Golden Age courtyard theater that is still in use, with its wooden galleries, stage, and courtyard layout unchanged. Daytime visitors can buy tickets for a tour with an audio-visual guide. In summer there are classical theater performances in the evenings, and the International Festival of Classical Theater in July is the liveliest time of year. The theater sits on the Plaza Mayor, surrounded by the green wooden-shuttered arcades of Almagro. It is about 80 km from Campo de Criptana, making it a good day trip.
Opening hours
About 10:00–14:00, 16:00–19:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Venta del Quijote, Puerto Lápice
- Cueva de Medrano
- Gran Prior Palace, Alcázar de San Juan
- Church of the Assumption, Campo de Criptana
- Albaicín of Campo de Criptana
- Campo de Criptana Windmills
- Hermitage of the Virgin of Criptana
- Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park