Ansó: A journey to the heart of the Aragonese Pyrenees, where history and nature meet. (EN)

The Costume Museum of Ansó, located in the hermitage of Santa Bárbara, preserves one of the oldest traditional costumes in Europe, with possible medieval origin. This attire, once worn daily, is nowadays reserved for cultural events, standing out for its incredible variety: baptism, communion, wedding or daily chores costumes. Despite its diversity, it reflected social equality, differing only in fabrics or ornaments. Each model speaks of a function and vital moment, testifying the identity of this Pyrenean people.

The church of San Pedro de Ansó, erected in the second half of the 16th century, stands out for its imposing volume and its careful architecture. Its Latin cross plan with a single nave and polygonal chancel is completed with an elevated choir and a rectangular tower. Its access is presided over by a Gothic doorway protected by a vaulted portegado with star-shaped ribbed vaulting. Inside, the Baroque main altarpiece with St. Peter on a chair and other Romanesque altarpieces stand out, together with a remarkable system of vaults that give the temple a majestic verticality.

Ansó, in the Huesca region of La Jacetania, is located in the privileged valley that bears its name. Its triangular layout, between the Veral river and the Arrigo ravine, organizes three longitudinal streets that converge in front of the church of San Pedro (XVI century). Its popular architecture, with gray stone houses and gable roofs, faithfully preserves the high mountain style. Highlights include the church, the old Abbey, the prison tower and manor houses such as Casa Antón or Collao. You can also visit the Museum of Sacred Art and the Center of Los Valles, dedicated to livestock and the brown bear.