A Refuge of Tradition and Nature in the Heart of the Saja Valley.

Congratulations! You have decided to live the Barcena Mayor experience. You are about to travel a unique itinerary full of history, beauty and unforgettable corners. Here is the route with all the stops you will make. Remember: your cell phone will automatically stamp your passage through each point of the route. Welcome to your adventure! We hope you enjoy every step and manage to complete all the proposed places. Let the journey begin!

Stops

4 stop(s) in this experience

1

Rectory house

This building is one of the best examples of 18th century civil architecture in Bárcena Mayor. It stands out for its imposing ashlar facade and its characteristic solana or wooden balcony, protected by a large eave. Formerly linked to the church of Santa María, it represents the essence of the mountain style and the social hierarchy in the historical ensemble of the village.

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2

La Franca row

This street reflects the mountain essence with its row houses and shared walls. The wooden porch was used for agricultural tasks and access to the stables. With the arrival of corn in the 17th century, the houses went from one to two floors to create the "solana", an ideal space for drying grain. This economic and architectural change meant that the solana replaced the old Cantabrian hórreo.

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3

Barcena Mayor Bridge

The bridge of Bárcena Mayor is the most emblematic corner of the village. It crosses the Argoza River and offers a perfect view of the mountain architecture. Although its origin dates back to the sixteenth century, it was rebuilt in the nineteenth century after a flood on its traditional stone base. For centuries it has been the vital passage for neighbors and cattle ranchers, becoming today the most photographed scenery of the village.

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4

Houses with Arches

Typical houses of the XVII and XVIII centuries with semicircular arches, porch, solana... To emphasize the work of the wood in its balconies.

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