Lárrede facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lárrede
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 Lárrede
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Aragon |
| Comarca | Alto Gállego |
| Province | Huesca |
| Elevation | 822 m (2,697 ft) |
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| • Total | 21 |
Lárrede (pronounced Lar-RAY-day) is a small village in Spain. It is part of the Sabiñánigo municipality in the Huesca province. This tiny place is located in the Alto Gállego area, within the Aragon region. Lárrede sits high up, about 822 meters (2,697 feet) above sea level. In 2016, only 21 people lived there! Even though it is small, Lárrede is famous for its very old and special church.
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The Famous Church of San Pedro
The most important building in Lárrede is the Church of San Pedro (Saint Peter). It was built a long, long time ago, around the 1050s. This church is a great example of the "First Romanesque" style. This style was popular in Europe during the early Middle Ages.
Serrablo Churches and Unique Style
The Church of San Pedro is a key example of the famous "Serrablo churches". These are a group of old churches found in the Serrablo region of Spain. People sometimes call the style of this church the estilo larredense, meaning "Lárrede style". This shows how important it is!
The church has a special shape called a "cruciform plan". This means it is built in the shape of a cross. This design is quite rare among the other Serrablo churches. Also, it has five windows facing south, which is unusual. Most other churches in the Serrablo area only have three south-facing windows.
A National Treasure
Because of its unique history and architecture, the Church of San Pedro was named a national monument in Spain in 1931. This means it is a protected historical site. It is important to the culture and history of Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Lárrede para niños
