
Church of Santa María la Mayor
Temple of gothic origin modified in baroque epoch. One of the most outstanding religious buildings of the historical-artistic set of La Fresneda, in the heart of the Matarraña.
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Temple of gothic origin modified in baroque epoch. One of the most outstanding religious buildings of the historical-artistic set of La Fresneda, in the heart of the Matarraña.

Small chapel located in the old Plaza del Sanctus. It is part of the religious heritage of the historic center of La Fresneda.

Renaissance building that was the headquarters of the commander of the Order of Calatrava. It is a reference of the civil heritage of La Fresneda and its past as an encomienda.

Renaissance style town hall that presides over the center of the town. Façade and arcades characteristic of the Matarraña.

Old entrance of the wall that enclosed the town. One of the historical accesses to the walled enclosure of La Fresneda.

Set of the XVI-XVIII century declared of Cultural Interest, in the place of Valle del Silencio, about 5 km from the village. It includes a church with three naves, a chapel of the Virgin and an old inn. The first weekend of May is celebrated the pilgrimage from the village to the sanctuary.

Perched atop a rocky promontory stand the ruins of Santa Bárbara Castle, a medieval fortress that dominated the territory of La Fresneda for centuries. Reconquered in 1169 and later incorporated into the Order of Calatrava, it played an important strategic role in various historical conflicts, from the War of Succession to the Carlist Wars. Although only part of a tower, the entrance, and some sections of the wall remain today, the site offers a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding area and provides a glimpse into one of the most notable examples of the Matarraña region’s defensive past. Furthermore, it has been designated a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC) since 2006.