
Discover living history in Peñarroya de Tastavins
A journey through time from Prehistory to the Middle Ages, exploring the evolution of dwellings and ways of life in rural Matarraña.
A Journey through Time across Rural Housing in the Matarraña
The Parque Aragonés de la Vivienda en el Medio Rural is an ambitious project funded by bodies such as the INAEM, the European Social Fund and the town hall of Peñarroya de Tastavins. Its main objective is to rehabilitate and enhance the upper part of the municipality, offering visitors a unique immersion in the history of housing.
Located in the upper part of Peñarroya de Tastavins, this open-air theme park faithfully recreates everyday ways of life from Prehistory to the Middle Ages. It is an exceptional opportunity to travel through time and explore how our ancestors lived in different historical periods.
Historical tour: from caves to medieval houses
The park's fascinating tour begins at «Lo Trenc», also known as «Roca Foradada». Here, visitors can learn about:
The aim is to show in an interactive and educational way the evolution of dwellings and, with them, the ways of life throughout the history of the region.
Life in Palaeolithic caves.
The hide huts of the Neolithic.
The huts of the Bronze Age.
The typically Iberian adobe houses and their imposing towers.
The elegant Roman villas.
The Ethnological Museum «Lo Masmut» and Interactive Workshops
The park not only offers recreations of ancient dwellings, but also incorporates an ethnological museum known as «Lo Masmut». This museum is dedicated to recreating an agricultural dwelling from the early modern period, providing an authentic glimpse of rural life in the Matarraña in more recent times.
The Parque Aragonés de la Vivienda project pursues a dual purpose: educational and tourist. From an educational standpoint, it seeks to teach history in an immersive way through its constructions and interactive activities, making it an ideal destination for school groups and families. On the tourism and outreach side, the park encourages participation through a wide range of workshops, including:
This combination of history, culture and hands-on activities ensures an educational and enjoyable experience that allows visitors to connect deeply with the rich history of the Peñarroya de Tastavins region and the Matarraña as a whole.
Rock painting, to awaken the prehistoric artist within you.
Prehistoric fire-making techniques, learning to master this essential element.
Archery, to perfect your aim as our ancestors did.

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