Tale of Two Cities: Volcanoes and Mines in Puertollano and Ciudad Real

🏰Located in Spain's Castilla-La Mancha region, Puertollano and Ciudad Real blend industrial heritage, natural landscapes, and royal history. 🛠️Puertollano thrived on coal mining and energy industries. Today, visitors can explore its industrial evolution at the Mining Archaeology Museum (Museo de la Minería) and stroll through the tranquil mining relics at Pozo Norte Park (Parque del Pozo Norte). ⛪️Nearby Ciudad Real showcases medieval grandeur, with the Church of San Pedro (Iglesia de San Pedro) and Provincial Palace (Palacio de la Diputación) as its historic landmarks. 🏞️The surrounding Valle de Alcudia and Sierra Madrona Natural Park (Parque Natural del Valle de Alcudia y Sierra Madrona) attracts nature lovers with its volcanic terrain and rich biodiversity. 👑Here, the industrial memories of fire and iron intertwine with ancient royal culture, presenting a Spanish heartland that's both modern and deeply historical.