Passage of Calle Vilanova
Explore this historic passageway in Beceite, an architectural gem that combines rough stone, whitewashed rubble masonry and wooden elements, notable for its votive hornacina and traditional balconies. A corner that tells the story of the Matarraña.
An architectural journey in Beceite
The Passage of Calle Vilanova, in the heart of Beceite, is a testament to the traditional architecture of the Matarraña. Here, the restored houses stand out for their robust construction in rough stone, a local material that gives the buildings a unique character.
This emblematic passageway connects directly to the central part of Calle Vilanova, located at a strategic corner beside a passageway arch dating from the late medieval period. Its structure is distinguished by an imposing lintel and a forjado de madera, upon which rests a dwelling of two floors and an attic, built in whitewashed rubble masonry, a faithful reflection of the local building style.
Details that tell stories
Above the passageway, on the first floor, a hornacina with the image of the Virgin, reminiscent of an open chapel, and wooden boards add a spiritual and artistic touch. The second floor opens to the outside with a balcony with forjado sencillo, while the attic preserves a balcony with a timber overhang, supported by ménsulas and a turned wooden balustrade. The ensemble is crowned with a projecting eaves of wood and roof tiles, details that enrich its architectural profile and make it an unmissable point of interest in Beceite.
Do you know the difference between rubble masonry and ashlar masonry?
The rubble masonry is a construction technique that uses unworked stones or fill elements, filling the gaps with binding agents such as dry earth, clay or mortar. In contrast, ashlar masonry, or stonecutting, involves working the stones beforehand to give them a regular shape, allowing them to fit together perfectly and creating a more uniform and robust structure.
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