Itinerant workshop of Romanesque art in the Pyrenees

Aínsa, ES

Highlights

  • Guided slow driving along the roads of the Aragonese Pyrenees
  • Contemplating the treasures of Romanesque churches
  • Discovering the diversity and wealth of the region
  • Exploring the beautiful landscapes, flora, and fauna
  • Visiting unique churches built by Syrians and witnessing Arabic inscriptions

What to expect

From Aínsa we travel to Jánovas, an abandoned town with its 13th century church -and its façade, moved to the neighboring town of Fiscal- but it is worth visiting because its interior still preserves its original paintings, something common in its time. We follow the route through different towns -it is worth stopping in Broto and approaching the Sorrosal waterfall, it is 5'- and at the gates of Torla and the Ordesa National Park, we take the Cotefablo road, to contemplate the church of Linás de Broto , then we go to San Bartolomé, near Biescas, San Juan de Busa and San Pedro de Lárrede. To contemplate a church built by Syrians in 1050-1060 (very close to Jaca) San Juan, 10' away was built in 1060 -apparently much simpler- on top of which, we can see this phrase carved in stone: "There is no more God than Allah." In Arabic! We return through Yebra de Basa, to Fiscal, where we take a walk to see the portal of the Jánovas church and return to Ainsa.
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Av. Sobrarbe, 14

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Ainsa

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Mirador de Janovas

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Linas de Broto

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Iglesia de San Juan de Busa

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Larrede

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Yebra de Basa

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Fiscal

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    If you believe that the Romanesque art was built by Romans, better don't come! :-)
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for people very sensitive to such beauty in such a short time
Provided by Jesús Alba Svitil

What our experts say

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    Don’t miss the Sorrosal waterfall nearby.
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    Try local delicacies in Fiscal after the tour.
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    Bring a camera for breathtaking views!
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Check out the original paintings in Jánovas.

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