Anciles, Mountain village in Benasque Valley, Spain.
The medieval settlement of Anciles sits at 1,110 meters elevation in the Pyrenees, featuring stone houses and narrow streets throughout its compact layout.
Noble families of cattle ranchers constructed substantial stone mansions in Anciles during the 16th and 17th centuries, displaying their wealth through architectural elements.
The Church of Saint Peter exhibits Romanesque foundations with subsequent modifications, incorporating 17th-century reforms and 18th-century Baroque decorative elements.
Visitors can reach Anciles by walking two kilometers along the Ésera River from Benasque or taking the Paseo de Anciles road.
The stepped roofs of residences like Barrau, Sebastián, Sort, and Suprián represent specific architectural patterns of mountain dwellings in this region.
Location: Benasque
GPS coordinates: 42.59056,0.50972
Latest update: April 1, 2025 10:35
This Spanish region contains medieval monasteries, castles, nature parks and geological formations. The provinces of Huesca, Zaragoza and Teruel feature Romanesque churches, Gothic bridges and Moorish architecture. The terrain includes canyons, caves, limestone formations and mountain ranges with hiking trails.
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Seil Dera Baquo
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Pico Inferior de la Paúl
9.3 km
Agulla Haurillón
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Pico Aragüells
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Tucón Royo o Pavots
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Forqueta SE
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Forqueta
8.3 km
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