Zurita, Cantabria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zurita
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Locality
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 Zurita
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Cantabria |
| Province | Cantabria |
| Comarca | Santander Bay |
| Municipio | Piélagos |
| Judicial district | Santander |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 905 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
39479
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Zurita is a charming village located in the municipality of Piélagos. It is part of the beautiful region of Cantabria in Spain.
This village sits about 54 meters (or 177 feet) above sea level. It's not far from other important places! Zurita is only 5 kilometers (about 3.1 miles) from Renedo de Piélagos, which is the main town of the municipality. It's also 21 km (13 miles) from Santander, the capital city of the province. Plus, it's just 7 km (4.3 miles) from Torrelavega, the second-largest city in the area. In 2015, about 905 people lived in Zurita.
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Exploring Zurita's History and Landmarks
Zurita is a village rich in history, with several interesting old buildings and a very special stone carving.
Palaces and Churches
You can find two old palaces in Zurita: the Llana Palace and the Rueda Palace. These grand buildings show what life was like long ago. The village also has two churches built in the 1600s, called San Julián and San Martín. They are important historical sites.
The Famous Zurita Stele
One of the most exciting discoveries in Zurita is the Cantabrian stele of Zurita. A stele is like a tall, carved stone slab. This particular stele is so important that it's now the symbol for the Town Hall of Piélagos!
The stele shows a detailed picture carved into the stone. You can see a rider on a horse, along with a squire (a knight's assistant). Below them, there's a soldier, and a vulture is shown near him. This ancient carving tells us a lot about the people who lived here many centuries ago.
Old Flour Mills
Zurita also has an old flour mill that dates back to the 1700s. In the past, there might have been even more mills in the village. These mills were very important for grinding grain into flour, which was a key part of daily life for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Zurita (Cantabria) para niños
