Battle of Somosierra Memorial
A tiny church remembers the Polish cavalrymen who charged their way into a Napoleonic victory.

šŸ“œ This whitewashed Spanish church holds memorials to a mighty event in military history, honoring the Polish cavalrymen who achieved a Napoleonic victory during the Battle of Somosierra.

Why Go

āš”ļø Commemorates the Battle of Somosierra during the Peninsular War, a significant war memorial. šŸ‡µšŸ‡± Features plaques and a stunning stained glass window honoring Polish cavalrymen, allowing visitors to learn about their role in the Napoleonic Wars.

Tips

šŸ“ Situated by the old Madrid to Burgos road, now bypassed by the A1 Autovia tunnel.

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