Villafruela facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Villafruela
Municipality
View of Villafruela from the Puente Abajo
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Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	Burgos
Area
• Total	52 km2 (20 sq mi)
Population  (2022)
• Total	154
• Density	2.96/km2 (7.67/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Website	https://www.villafruela.es

Villafruela is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Burgos. This province is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. As of January 2022, about 154 people live here. It's a quiet place with a rich history.

Exploring Villafruela's History

Villafruela has some interesting old buildings and structures. These tell us a lot about what the town was like many years ago.

Important Buildings

There are a few key buildings that stand out in Villafruela. They show the town's past and its architectural style.

San Lorenzo Church

The church of San Lorenzo is a very important building in Villafruela. Churches like this often have beautiful designs and tell stories through their art. It is a central part of the town's history.

Archbishop's Palace

Another significant building is the Archbishop's Palace. While it is not in good condition today, it was once a grand home. It reminds us of important people who lived in Villafruela long ago.

Arco de Odón

The "Arco de Odón" is a stone arch that is part of the town's old defensive walls. In medieval times, towns often had walls to protect their people. This arch is a cool reminder of those times.

Famous People from Villafruela

Even small towns can be home to famous people who make a big difference.

Gabino Ramos

Gabino Ramos was a philologist born in Villafruela. A philologist is someone who studies language in written historical sources. He helped write the Diccionario del español actual, which is a very important dictionary of the Spanish language.

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