A village in the Sierra Norte of Guadalajara, at an altitude of approximately 1,084 meters.
Its origins are medieval, possibly predating the Bronze Age. The name derives from the Arabic Hisn al-Ancina (“castle of the holm oak”).
In 1844, the discovery of silver triggered a “silver rush,” transforming Hiendelaencina into a major 19th-century mining district, with up to 200 mines and a population that reached 5,000.
A parish church dedicated to Saint Cecilia was built between 1848 and 1851, financed with funds from the mining town.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

December 12, 2025

What to see
🧭 “El País de la Plata” Interpretation Center
Interactive museum about local mining, open Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 14:00. General admission approx. €2, free for residents and children under 14.

⛪ Santa Cecilia Parish Church
19th-century building constructed during the mining boom, with a single nave and a simple transept.

🏗️ Mining and Industrial Heritage
More than 200 shafts/mines, such as Santa Catalina, Santa Teresa, Mala Noche, Fuerza, etc.
Remains of ore-washing facilities like San Carlos, ruined industrial sites, and power plants.

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Sofía_Ibáñez

September 21, 2022

Although it may not seem like it today, this small town located at the foot of the Alto Rey mountain range was home to the most important silver mines in Spain in the 19th century. Mining transformed this village and considerably increased its population. As of the 20th century, the mines were closed and finally they were completely abandoned, with the consequent decline of Hiendelaencina. However, it is still a pretty town and it is interesting to visit some of the mining wells that are scattered around the town.

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Elevation 1,070 m

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Location: Hiendelaencina, Sierra, Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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