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At the village's social meeting point, the Plaza Mayor with its arcades, stands a beautiful granite pilgrim's cross.

Striking about the houses are the stone support beams above the doorposts. Religious texts are engraved on them and there are dates from the 1700s and 1800s. After the reconquista, when the area was repopulated, many Jews came to live in the village. Because the church forbade the Jews to practice their religion, they had to prove that they had joined the Catholic church by engraving biblical texts above their houses.

Beautiful view here, now the last stretch to the top with 200 altitude meters to go.

Really such a top that stands out with over 1700 meters, offering a beautiful view all around.

The portraits on the facades of Mogarraz are one of the town's most striking features. In 2012, artist Florencio Maíllo began a project to recover old ID photos taken in the 1960s by Alejandro Martín. He painted more than 800 portraits on canvases and placed them on the facades of the town's houses. Each portrait depicts a resident who lived there during that time, creating a unique open-air museum in Spain. The goal: to preserve collective memory and bring the streets to life with art.

What to see in Garcibuey Mural Route – Graffitibuey Since 2019, Garcibuey has become the “graffiti village,” with more than 18 murals by national and international artists integrated into its traditional architecture. The highlight is the mural “El Tritón de Miguelón,” covering 1,600 m², considered the largest in Europe and awarded best mural in the world in 2023. Old Town Cobblestone streets, traditional stone and wood houses, and the Church of San Pedro Apóstol (16th century) with a Baroque altarpiece. La Palla Pond An old irrigation system (1940), now a recreational area with a natural pool and a beach bar offering spectacular views. La Peña Viewpoint Panoramic views over the Alagón Valley and the Sierra de Francia mountain range.

Founded during the 13th-century repopulation of León by Alfonso IX, it was part of the district of Miranda del Castañar. Prehistoric remains can be found in the La Palla Valley, and legends abound about hidden treasures in the Cueva de la Mora (Cave of the Moorish Woman). The traditional economy is based on orchards, vineyards (Sierra de Salamanca Designation of Origin), and olive oil.

What to see in Miranda del Castañar Medieval Walls: Over 600 meters remain intact, with four gates facing the cardinal directions: San Ginés, Nuestra Señora, La Villa, and El Postigo. Zúñiga Castle: A 15th-century fortress, symbol of the former County of Miranda. Although the interior is not open to the public, its exterior and keep are impressive. Square Bullring: Considered one of the oldest in Spain, built in the 16th century on the site of the former parade ground. Church of Santiago and San Ginés: Gothic in style (13th-16th centuries), with a detached 17th-century bell tower. Houses with Coats of Arms: More than 80 noble coats of arms adorn the facades, reflecting the town's aristocratic past.