San Martín de Rubiales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Martín de Rubiales
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Municipality and town
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View of San Martín de Rubiales from Socastillo, 2007
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Burgos |
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| Comarca | Ribera del Duero | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 19.40 km2 (7.49 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 809 m (2,654 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 141 | |
| • Density | 7.268/km2 (18.82/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09317
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| Website | http://www.sanmartinderubiales.es/ | |
San Martín de Rubiales is a small town and a municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Burgos, which is part of the Castile and León region. A municipality is like a local government area.
According to a count in 2018, about 141 people lived in San Martín de Rubiales. The town is part of the La Ribera region, known for its beautiful landscapes.
History of San Martín de Rubiales
San Martín de Rubiales has a long history. The town was first settled a very long time ago, during Roman times. The Romans were a powerful ancient civilization. They built many cities and roads across Europe.
The town is also important because it is located on a famous route. This route is called the Jacobean route. It is a very old pilgrimage path that many people walk. They travel to the city of Santiago de Compostela.
Important Buildings
The most important building in San Martín de Rubiales is the San Martín church. This church is a very old building. It was built in the 13th century. This means it is over 700 years old!
The church is built in the Romanesque style. This style of building was popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. Romanesque churches often have thick walls and round arches. They are usually very strong and simple in design.
See also
In Spanish: San Martín de Rubiales para niños
