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Welcome to Fuentespalda / Fondespatla

A journey through time in an impressive natural setting, from rock paintings to a rich medieval and Baroque history in the heart of the Matarraña region.

Welcome to Fuentespalda

From prehistoric times, these lands have held a fascinating history, as revealed by the Vall dels Figuerals, with rock paintings declared UNESCO World Heritage. We can trace the history of the municipality from the Vila Vella, a Roman settlement from the 1st to the 3rd centuries, through its Arab past, its dependence on the bishopric of Zaragoza from 1175 and its subsequent judicial independence after 1232.

Over the centuries, this town has withstood change and conflict, and its rural character endures in an impressive natural setting.

With an altitude of 712 metres and an area of 38 km², Fuentespalda stands as a guardian of history in the Matarraña region, offering visitors an incomparable cultural and natural heritage.

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Architectural heritage

Discover the most notable buildings and elements of the historical and cultural heritage of Fuentespalda.

Ayuntamiento de Fuentespalda

Town hall of Fuentespalda

The town hall (casa consistorial) of Fuentespalda, built in the late 16th century, is an austere yet noble building that houses a valuable historical archive with documents dating back to the 13th century.

Casa de los Belsas

Casa de los Belsas

Discover the Casa de los Belsas in Fuentespalda, an imposing Renaissance manor house linked to the noble history of the Matarraña region.

Town council oven

Town council oven

Discover the history and bread-making traditions of the old town council oven of Fuentespalda, a medieval legacy at the heart of the Matarraña region.

Fountains and washhouse of Fuentespalda

Fountains and washhouse of Fuentespalda

Discover the water heritage of Fuentespalda, with the historic Font de la Vila, the Gothic Font de Canyella, drinking troughs and a washhouse — key points of social life.

Parish church of the Salvador

Parish church of the Salvador

Discover the parish church of the Salvador in Fuentespalda, an architectural gem of the Matarraña region that blends Gothic and Baroque styles, with its historic organ and distinctive doorway.

La Torreta

La Torreta

La Torreta de Fuentespalda, an ancient medieval watchtower transformed into an exhibition centre, with a viewpoint and vestiges of its use as a jail.

Town gate and chapel of San Antonio

Town gate and chapel of San Antonio

Discover the town gate and chapel of San Antonio in Fuentespalda, an architectural gem of medieval and Baroque heritage that blends defensive history and religious devotion in the Matarraña region.

Hermitage of San Pedro Mártir

Hermitage of San Pedro Mártir

Discover the hermitage of San Pedro Mártir in Fuentespalda, a simple construction with a rich history, beside the remains of an olive-oil mill and an Iron Age necropolis.

Hermitage of San Miguel

Hermitage of San Miguel

Discover the hermitage of San Miguel in Fuentespalda, a Baroque gem from 1787 with an impressive Stations of the Cross and panoramic views of the Matarraña.

Discover Fuentespalda on video

Descubre la belleza de Fuentespalda y su rico patrimonio histórico a través de este vídeo en español.

Discover the beauty of Fuentespalda and its rich historical heritage through this video in English.

Vídeo de Fuentespalda / Fontdespatla (Català)

Descobreix la cultura i els paisatges de Fuentespalda / Fontdespatla amb el nostre vídeo en català.

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Fuentespalda in images

A visual tour of the charms of Fuentespalda, from its historic architecture and iconic monuments to the natural landscapes of the Matarraña region.

Casa Consistorial de Fuentespalda
Horno del Concejo
Iglesia Parroquial del Salvador
La Torreta
Ermita de San Pedro Martir
Ermita de San Miguel

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