New Castle of Manzanares el Real was abandoned once the new castle was built. The castle now houses a museum of Spanish castles and hosts a collection of tapestries. It was declared a Monumento Histórico-Artístico in 1931. It is owned by the Duchy of the Infantado, but its management is the responsibility of the Community of Madrid. The lands bordering the upper reaches of the River Manzanares, rich in pastures and forests, were the subject of frequent disputes between different powers that emerged after the Reconquista. The communities of Villa y Tierra de Segovia and Madrid had several disputes over the 13th century, which were resolved
Rafael Manzanares Aguilar Culture, Arts and Sports. Rafael Manzanares was also a commentator for HRN radio. Rafael Manzanares in his ethnographic field work documented many different traditional dances from villages and towns of Honduras. Included among these are the following dances archived by the National Office of Folklore of Honduras ("Oficina del Folklore Nacional de Honduras"): The following are some of the many awards and recognitions bestowed on Rafael Manzanares Aguilar. Rafael Manzanares Aguilar Rafael Manzanares Aguilar (July 17, 1918 – August 28, 1999) was educated in law, a professor and Honduran folklorist, an author and a musical composer. Rafael Manzanares was one