Barbastro, Historic municipality in Somontano region, Spain
Barbastro is a municipality in Huesca Province, northern Spain, sitting at 341 meters elevation where the Cinca and Vero rivers meet. The municipal area includes several solar parks that support regional energy generation across the Somontano area.
The settlement was first known as Bergidum under Celtiberian rule, later becoming the capital of an Islamic emirate. Peter I of Aragon took control in 1101, bringing it into the Christian kingdom.
The surrounding vineyards hold protected status since 1984, reflecting the strong link between local soil and grape varieties. Visitors can taste directly at the cellars and see how the land shapes the character of the harvest.
The municipality sits along regional roads that connect to neighboring towns and the provincial capital. Walking along the riverbanks offers a chance to see the landscape of the Somontano region firsthand.
During the Spanish Civil War, 51 Catholic Claretians were killed here, an event later recognized in beatification proceedings. Their names remain documented in church records, recalling the religious persecution of the time.
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