Location
Huerta de San Lázaro - Bailén
Commonly known as Huerta del Sordo (Deaf Garden), this garden is an outstanding symbol of the Peninsular War, where both armies converged during the Battle of Bailén in 1808, and is now Declared as a Historical Site of Cultural Interest. Preserved in its interior is the old waterwheel that acted as a dividing line between the French and Spanish armies during the battle. The historic day played an important role, since the heat, together with the shortage of water for the French troops, was a key factor in defeating the Gallic army. Popular tradition states that many of these soldiers threw themselves to the waterwheel, crying “Die here and resurrect in Paris”.
Located on Avenida Andújar.