Santo Domingo de Pirón facts for kids
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Santo Domingo de Pirón
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Church of Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo de Pirón, Segovia, Spain).
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 Santo Domingo de Pirón
Location in Castile and León
Santo Domingo de Pirón
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province |  Segovia |
| Municipality | Santo Domingo de Pirón |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 53 |
| • Density | 1.96/km2 (5.08/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Santo Domingo de Pirón is a small and charming village located in the province of Segovia, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. It's a quiet place, and in 2020, about 53 people lived there, according to the INE census. This village is known for its history and interesting local stories.
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Historical Buildings and Landmarks
Santo Domingo de Pirón has several old and important buildings that tell stories of its past.
Churches of Santo Domingo
- The village has a main Church of Santo Domingo.
- There is also the Parish Church of Santo Domingo de Silos. This church has a special rounded back part from the Romanesque period, which was a style of architecture popular a long time ago. You can still see the cool stone carvings (called corbels) that look like heads on the edges of the roof. The church also has a well-preserved belfry, which is a tall, open structure where bells are hung. Look closely, and you might spot a stork's nest there!
Rancho Alfaro: A Historic Wool Factory
- The Shearing-laundry of Alfaro, also known as Rancho Alfaro, is a very important historical site. It was built around 1750 by José Alfaro. This place was once a busy factory where sheep were sheared (their wool cut off) and the wool was cleaned. It's one of the best examples of old wool processing sites in the entire province.
Other Interesting Structures
- You can also find an old stone mill in the village, which was used to grind grain.
- There's a shoeing foal, which was a special frame used to hold horses or donkeys still while their hooves were trimmed and new shoes were put on.
- Many buildings in the village have unique designs on their walls called sgraffito. These are patterns made by scratching through layers of plaster to show different colors underneath.
Local Celebrations and Festivals
The people of Santo Domingo de Pirón love to celebrate! They have several traditional holidays throughout the year.
- San Isidro: Celebrated on May 15th.
- San Antonio: Celebrated on June 13th.
- San Roque: This festival usually happens between August 10th and 15th.
- The Virgin of the Rosary: Celebrated in October.
- Santo Domingo de Silos: Celebrated on December 20th.
The Legend of El Tuerto de Pirón
Santo Domingo de Pirón is famous for a local legend about a bandit named Fernando Delgado Sanz. He was born in the village in 1846 and was known as "El Tuerto" (meaning "the one-eyed") because he had only one eye.
Who Was El Tuerto de Pirón?
El Tuerto de Pirón became a legendary figure. He was known for taking from the wealthy and causing trouble for powerful people. He mostly operated in the mountains of Sierra de Guadarrama and near the Pirón River. His stories are well-known throughout the province of Segovia and even in parts of Madrid.
The Start of His Legend
The story goes that in 1866, after finishing his military service, Fernando returned home. He found out that his girlfriend, Paula Adrados, had married someone else because her family pressured her. This made him very upset. He decided to start his life as a bandit by causing trouble for Paula's father, who was an important person in the area.
A Famous Local Song
There was even a popular song, or "copla," sung about the village that mentioned him: In Santo Domingo de Pirón every neighbor is a thief; less at the mayor's house; that the son and the father are.
This song shows how famous (or infamous!) El Tuerto de Pirón became in his hometown.
See also
In Spanish: Santo Domingo de Pirón para niños
