Venta de Borondo (Daimiel, Ciudad Real). Actuaciones arqueológicas para la recuperación de un bien singular

Abstract

Venta de Borondo (Daimiel, Ciudad Real, Spain) is one of the last exponents of a late medieval and early modern architectural typology, as were the plains inns. In this historic site, in which the western tower stands out, it is possible to identify the particularities of these kind of constructions, which could have inspired Miguel de Cervantes to recreate one of them in its worldwide known work Don Quixote of La Mancha. Despite its transcendence, the lack of maintenance works has caused a progressive deterioration of its structures, with a serious risk of collapse in certain areas. For these reasons, since 2017, several actions have been undertaken with the aim of studying, preserving and communicating this emblematic heritage site. Through this article, we try to raise awareness of the singularities of this building, as well as to describe the works that are being carried out to preserve this exceptional legacy.