Ambite

Historia

Ambite is a municipality in the province of Madrid in central Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Alcalá. It has 382 inhabitants (INE 2005) in an area of 26km2, with a population density of 14.69 hab/km2. It lies 770m above sea level.Ambite is home to the Palacio del Marqués de Legarda, which dates to the 17th century. It was built by Alonso de Terante y Cárdenas, the Spanish ambassador in Naples during the reign of King Felipe III.TransportThe town of Ambite is serviced by three major bus lines 260: Alcalá de Henares-Ambite-Orusco.322: Arganda del Rey-Ambite.326: Madrid (Conde de Casal)-Mondejar-Driebes.Sites of interest Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Palace of Marqués de Legarda Monument of the Eyes Historical oak tree