El Bocal

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El Bocal, Water reservoir and historical site in Fontellas, Spain.

The reservoir includes a 232-meter-long dam with a height of seven meters, forming part of the Canal Imperial de Aragón water system.

The site originated in the 16th century when King Charles V ordered the construction of a stone dam to manage water distribution in 1528.

The Palace of Charles V, constructed as the canal governor's residence, features brick architecture with two towers and ornate stone decorations.

Visitors can explore the grounds, including gardens with ponds, statues, and an 18th-century neoclassical church near the main palace building.

The complex contains two dams on the Ebro River: a 16th-century stone structure by Gil de Morlanes and an 18th-century addition.

Location: Fontellas

GPS coordinates: 42.01833,-1.55556

Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:29

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