Almagro has its origin on the XIII century by the hands of a monks called "Cataravos", who choose this place as their residence and as the hometown of their possesions.

In the Modern Ages, and because of the financial problems of the King Charles I, the Fuggers, a famous and rich family from Deutschland, moved to this city. This family, as well as the Wessel and the Xedler, made this town grow.

On the XVII and XVIII centuries many factories were founded in Almagro, particulary, textil industries. All this factors contributed to make the town become the capital of its region, La Mancha.

To walk around this city means an invitation to discover its past, its legend of monks and warriors, its beautiful churches. Nowadays, Almagro leads the cultural movement of La Mancha, and its International Theatre Festival is well known for its quality and prestige.