Berlanga de Duero, municipality of Spain
Berlanga de Duero is a small town in Soria Province with preserved medieval walls and narrow cobbled streets. A castle on a hilltop overlooks the settlement, and a collegiate church with carved stone details marks the town center.
The town traces its roots to Roman times as Augusta Valeránica and received its current name during Arab rule. For centuries it stood at the border between Christian and Muslim territories, suffering multiple destructions and rebuilding until leaders like El Cid and Ferdinand I. made it a fortified strategic stronghold.
The name Berlanga comes from Arab times and shapes the town's identity today. Different cultures lived here side by side for centuries, leaving their marks visible in the streets and buildings throughout the settlement.
The town is best explored on foot since narrow lanes and stairs are impassable for vehicles. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable visiting conditions as the highland location brings cooler weather than lower regions.
The town holds a preserved crocodile called "Lagarto" brought back by a monk named Fray Tomás in the 16th century from his travels. This monk is honored as a pioneer who introduced tomatoes and beans to Spain and serves as a symbol of early cultural exchange between America and Europe.
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