Torralbilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Torralbilla, Spain
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Torralbilla
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 Torralbilla
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Aragon |
| Province | Zaragoza |
| Municipality | Torralbilla |
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| • Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 882 m (2,894 ft) |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 61 |
| • Density | 2.44/km2 (6.32/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Torralbilla is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Zaragoza, which is part of the Aragon region. In 2018, about 61 people lived there.
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A Look at Torralbilla's Past
In 1248, King Jaime I made Torralbilla an independent town. Before this, it was part of Daroca. Later, Torralbilla joined a group of villages called the Sesma de Langa. This group was part of the Community of Villages of Daroca. These villages reported directly to the king. This way of governing lasted until 1833, when King Fernando VII died.
Exploring Torralbilla's Buildings
The most important building in Torralbilla is the San Lorenzo Catholic Church. It was built in the 1600s in the baroque style. The church has a special eight-sided tower. Inside, you can see many beautiful altarpieces. An altarpiece is a piece of art behind the altar in a church.
One altarpiece is very old and special. It is the San Blas altarpiece, from the 1400s. People believe it was made by an artist named Juan de Bonilla.
Other interesting places in town include the town hall. There are also two small stone monuments called peirones. These are dedicated to San Roque and San Ramón.
Discovering Torralbilla's Nature
A long walking path called GR-90 goes through Torralbilla. There are also many shorter trails nearby. These paths let you explore the beautiful nature of the area.
Close to Torralbilla, you can visit cool natural spots. One is the view from the Chapel of the Rosary in Villarreal de Huerva. Another is the Aguallueve in Anento. This is a special place with water flowing from rocks. You can also see the Cambrian reservoir in Murero.
Near Daroca, there is Tower Campillo. This place has four unique trees. They are a redwood, a pinsapo, a spruce, and a cedar of Lebanon.
In Torralbilla itself, people love to visit the mountains called Valdeyermo and La Dehesa. The pine forest known as Las Hoyas is also a favorite spot. Locals and visitors often go there for trips.
See also
In Spanish: Torralbilla para niños
