Fuentesoto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fuentesoto
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Public fountain in the Segovian town of Fuentesoto, Spain.
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 Fuentesoto
Location in Castile and León
Fuentesoto
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Segovia |
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| Municipality | Fuentesoto | ||
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| • Total | 29 km2 (11 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 920 m (3,020 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 103 | ||
| • Density | 3.55/km2 (9.20/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Fuentesoto is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Segovia, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. In 2018, about 103 people lived there.
The village is nestled in a valley, right where the Fuentesoto river begins. This river is named after the town. Long ago, there were many fruit and vegetable gardens along the riverbanks, surrounded by poplar trees. Today, only a few of these gardens remain.
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Fun Festivals and Traditions
Fuentesoto celebrates two main festivals each year. These are great times for everyone to come together and have fun!
Saint Peter's Day
The town celebrates its patron saint, Saint Peter the Apostle, on June 29th. This is a special day for the community.
San Vicente Festival
Another important celebration is the San Vicente festival, which lasts for a week in August. During this festival, a unique event called the Lantern Procession takes place.
The Lantern Procession
The Lantern Procession happens on the second or third Saturday in August. During this event, a statue of Saint Vicente is moved from the Hermitage (a small chapel) to the Saint Peter Church. This is where the statue stays for the rest of the festival.
The streets of Fuentesoto are lit up with thousands of candles for the procession. The church itself also glows with candlelight. After the procession, a classical music concert is held inside the church, making it a magical evening.
Historic Buildings to Explore
Fuentesoto is home to several old and interesting buildings, each with its own story.
The Old Church of Saint Gregorio
High on a hill overlooking the village stands the former Visigothic church of Saint Gregorio. The Visigoths were an ancient Germanic people who lived in Spain. This church still has parts from the Romanesque period, which was a style of architecture from the 11th and 12th centuries.
Inside, you can still see the ancient seat of the church and many stone crosses in the Visigothic style. The village cemetery is right next to it, and it has been there since 1826.
The Ordeal and Viewpoint
A path called "The Ordeal" leads from the Saint Peter Church to the old Saint Gregorio Church. Along this path, there are crosses that date back to 1783. The church has been recently restored. Its old bell tower has been fixed up and now serves as a viewpoint, offering amazing views of the village and surrounding area.
The Saint Peter Church
The main church in Fuentesoto today is the Saint Peter Church, located in the town square. It was built in the Baroque style during the time of King Charles III, which was in the 18th century. You can see this date on an inscription.
The first time this church was mentioned in writing was in 1769. Since 1780, all church services have been held here.
The Hermitage of Saint Vicente Martyr
Just outside Fuentesoto, about one kilometer from the village, is the Hermitage of Saint Vicente Martyr. This beautiful building is from the 12th century and is a great example of Romanesque architecture.
You can admire its apse (the rounded end of the church) and the decorations on its columns, both inside and out. The outside columns are decorated with acanthus leaves at the top and pairs of taps at the bottom. The hermitage was restored in 1989 to keep it in good condition.
See also
In Spanish: Fuentesoto para niños
