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Its origins date back to Roman times, being one of the steps to cross the river Ebro, at first by boat and now via a bridge. The hermitage of Saint Christopher overlooks the whole of this village, where the church of Nuestra Senora de la Antigua, built in two phases,...

The parish church of the Assumption of Mary stands out above the town centre, with a fortress-like appearance and a Gothic structure completed in the 16th century. The altarpiece from this period remains intact. The Plaza Mayor, where the church is located, has a...

Se The town of Elciego dates back to as early as 1067. It is characterised by its civil architecture, with numerous emblazoned buildings such as the Palacio de los Acha, the Casa de los Hierros and the Casa de la Venta. Its church of Saint Andrew stands out for its...

Set on the old medieval pilgrimage routes of possible Roman origin, Kripan has the Sierra de Cantabria as a backdrop. Its parish church of Saint John the Baptist from the 17th century has as a precedent the Romanesque remains of Santa María from the end of the 12th...

Its origins are those of a stronghold of the Kingdom of Navarre, in early medieval times, clearly seen from the high area called "El Castillo". You enter the town through the Larrazuría gate and along a street with beautiful buildings, you reach the Plaza de la Paz,...

Founded in the 10th century as a defence of the Kingdom of Navarre and with a Charter since 1164. It preserves the medieval urban layout, surrounded by the walls that give it a special charm, with two important churches at each end with clear signs of fortresses Among...

Lanciego has an interesting town centre and a large church dedicated to Saint Acisclus and Saint Victoria, of Renaissance origin and with neoclassical extensions. Next to this church you can see the Casa de la Primicia as well as the house of the Marquise of...

Lapuebla de Labarca’s name derives from its location next to the river Ebro, which was formerly crossed by boat. It was named in 1369 and obtained the title of ‘villa’ (town) in 1631. The Casa Palacio in the town’s centre stands out among the civil buildings. Its...

In the centre of the town is the parish church dedicated to Saint Martin, who is depicted on its Elizabethan façade. The octagonal Renaissance apse differs from the rest of the church that preserves remains of Late Gothic architecture. Next to the altar, in an alcove,...

Bordering on Navarre, Moreda is a village on a slope with its town centre facing south on a small hill, with beautiful buildings with coats of arms, round-arched doorways and galleries with sun terraces. Its church of Santa María was built in two periods, beginning in...

Navaridas sits on a small hill crowning its parish church of the Immaculate Conception. The two doorways of its south façade are striking: one is Gothic and the other is of Elizabethan and Late-Baroque style. The church was built in three periods, being Renaissance...

Oyón is mentioned as early as 1366 as a hamlet dependent on Laguardia, becoming independent and obtaining the title of ‘villa’ (town) in 1633. It was an area of passage for the bishop of Navarre when the court moved to Nájera and did not become part of the Diocese of...

Samaniego’s houses are sheltered by the parish church, which was a fortress since its establishment in the 15th century. This church of the Assumption has a late Baroque façade and a Churrigueresque main altarpiece. The image of Nuestra Señora del Valle, patron saint...

Its urban nucleus is developed on both sides of a stream that runs through a deep valley. Numerous stately homes are scattered throughout the town centre, such as the 18th century Casa del Indiano and the Casa del Marqués de Solana. Its parish church is dedicated to...

Straddling two valleys, Yécora’s outstanding feature is the parish church of Saint John the Baptist, built between the Gothic and Renaissance periods. Outside the town centre is the Bercijana hermitage, with a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Its medieval fountain...