Town hall of Peñarroya de Tastavins

As a result of the changes brought about by the early modern period, the administrative power of the religious-military Order of Calatrava in Peñarroya, which it had held since 1209, diminished in favour of growing civil authority. The emergence of town halls (casa consistorial) as the space from which towns were governed and administered is a clear illustration of this broader shift.

The town hall (casa consistorial) of Peñarroya, which still serves as the seat of local government today, is a building dating back to the 16th century. This historic building was constructed in the Renaissance style, characteristic of the period. Despite having undergone various renovations over the years, it still retains many architectural features that reflect its original grandeur, such as the conopial window on the main floor, which displays a decorated jambaje.

A notable feature of this building is the former jail, which is in a very good state of preservation. This jail is part of the tourist route of the cárceles del Mezquín-Matarraña. It consists of three rooms: the first served as the jailer's quarters, while the other two functioned as cells (dungeon) and were connected by a narrow passageway.

In the houses of the square, located nearby, one can appreciate the turned wooden railings that are a hallmark of the traditional architecture of Peñarroya.