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Medieval Bridge of Frías
One of the most valuable monuments of the city of Frias is its bridge over the Ebro. It can be said that its origin was
Castilla y León / Burgos
BurgosCastilla y León
Frías
BurgosCastilla y LeónIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
580m
ALTITUDE
1219
CITY
270
INHABITANTS
S. XII
CASTLE
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
monumental · S. XIII
castle of the Velasco family
Walled precinct
parcial · MEDIEVAL
walls and gates
Keep tower
en pie · S. XIII · Open to visitors
main tower
Notable church
tardorromanica gotica · S. XIII-XVI · Open to visitors
St. Vincent
Historic altarpiece
S. XVI · Open to visitors
Visitation chapel
Roman or medieval bridge
transitable
medieval bridge with tower
Hanging houses
hanging houses
Monumental gate or arch
×2 · S. XIII–XV · Open to visitors
Medina Gates and Cadena Bridge
Romanesque gem
S. XII · Open to visitors
San Vicente Mártir Church
Gothic gem
S. XIII · Open to visitors
San Vítores Church
National Historic Site
medieval city
Natural / national park
Obarenes Mountains
By a river
Ebro River
Gorge / Canyon
Natural monument
formacion geologica
La Muela de Frias (limestone tuff)
Festival of regional tourist interest
Captain's Party
Stone village
Movie village (film locations)
El Cid (2020) - series
Jewish quarter
ancient Jewry
Film locations
- El Cid(2020)Series
Frías, located in the Natural Park of Montes Obarenes.
The Ebro, as it passes through the lands of the Merindades, in the north of Burgos, leaves on its banks the beautiful town of Frias, the smallest in Spain. Its surprising silhouette on a rocky outline is framed by the imposing Humión peak, the highest in the Montes Obarenes Natural Park.
The Castle of the Velasco family and the Church of San Vicente Mártir preside over this Historic-Artistic Site. Around these buildings are huddled hanging houses hanging from the rock defying the laws of gravity.
In 1202, Alfonso VIII granted privileges to Frías and favored its economic development. Frías, w
…Images of Frías
What to see
Places of interest
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The Hanging Houses
The houses, made of tuff and wood, have taken advantage of the reduced space provided by "La Muela", a large rock on whi
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Gates and Walled Enclosure
The wall is already mentioned in a document of the Monastery of Vadillo in 1211, so it is immediately after the construc
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Frías Castle
history of the castle dates back to the first fortresses of the tenth century. Located on a rock overlooking the Tobalin
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Church of San Vicente Mártir
Located next to the rocky cut, and at the other end of the city and the keep. Of Romanesque portico, today transferred t
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San Vitores Church
It appears for the first time in 1211 in documents of Vadillo. The priest of this parish also attended the hospital of t
What to do in Frías
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
What to do
Experiences by category
Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
Pet-friendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Location
Frías is located in Burgos, Castilla y León.
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Motorhome areas
Where to stay overnight and refuel services with your motorhome in Frías.
Camping Car Park Area - Los Molinos Street
6 €/night40 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by Camping Car Park / Frías City Hall
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Wide and flat esplanade under the medieval town (one of the Most Beautiful Villages). Few shadows in summer. The town center is just a few minutes walk away.
- Access:
- BU-504, Calle de los Molinos. Automated Camping Car Park area (European network): Pass'Étapes card (~5 € lifetime) + app for entry/exit and payment. 6 €/24 h includes overnight stay and services (toilets with hot water). Open all year round.
- Phone:
- +34 947 152 001
Carga eléctrica
Puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos
Cerca del pueblo(5 puntos)
A 0.3 kmUltra-rápido · 50 kW
WeneaCtra. Quintana Martín Galíndez, 13, FríasA 9 kmSemi-rápido · 7.4 kW
Iberdrola | BP Pulse (ES)Calle Féliz Rodriguez de la Fuente, TrespaderneA 10.1 kmSemi-rápido · 7.4 kW
Iberdrola | BP Pulse (ES)Calle de la Estación, OñaDatos: OpenChargeMap (CC BY 4.0)
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