Fonz can be explored through its landmark buildings, art and historical sources. Visitors drawn to the town by its local history will find several specific points of interest in Plaza Mayor: a town hall complex, a fortified palace and a stone fountain. The Renaissance church and the Feria del Renacimiento offer further perspectives on different periods and cultural themes.

Renaissance church and art from different centuries

The Iglesia Parroquial de Fonz was built in the Renaissance style between 1606 and 1617. It also houses a Gothic altarpiece dedicated to Saint Anne. The altarpiece was created in the late 15th century in the workshop of Pedro García de Banabarre. The dates and styles bring two different points in time together: the altarpiece is older than the church that houses it today. Those interested in sacred art can therefore consider the architecture and furnishings as separate, yet co-located, subjects.

Plaza Mayor: town hall, palace and fountain

The Casa-Ayuntamiento de Fonz and its surroundings in Plaza Mayor were declared a national historic-artistic monument in 1976. The fortified palace of the Gómez de Alba family is also located in Plaza Mayor; it adjoins the arch known as de la Forza. The Fuente de los Seis Caños was built there from stone in the 16th century.

Another place to explore the Renaissance is the Centro de Interpretación del Renacimiento. It is housed in the former episcopal palace of Fonz.

Explore the town or take the Ruta de los Palacios

There are two different ways to find your bearings in the town. The Ruta de los Palacios leads through the streets of Fonz and includes, among other places, the Centro de Interpretación del Renacimiento, the parish church and the Fuente de los Caños. The Oficina de Turismo de Fonz also offers guided tours of the town. These include the interpretation centre, the Renaissance church, the Fuente d'Abaix and the Palacio de los Barones de Valdeolivos. The stops are not quite the same: if you prefer the guided tour, check the schedule in advance, as the published dates may change.

During its restoration, the Palacio de los Barones de Valdeolivos was fitted with a lift connecting all floors, an accessible toilet and the necessary ramps. Check current accessibility separately to confirm visitor access.

Fountains and structures with other functions

The Ojo de la Fuente runs beneath the shade of an ancient holm oak. Inside, a stone vault channels water that gushes out in large volumes. The Pozo del Chelo, by contrast, is a stone ice house measuring four metres in diameter and ten metres in height. Ice was stored there throughout the year. The two sites show different ways of managing water and supplies: a spring with a vaulted structure and a building for storing ice year-round.

The fortified line along the Cinca also has a tangible historical trace in Fonz. The defensive positions built here included a gun emplacement for an artillery battery with four cannons.

Feria del Renacimiento in June

The Feria del Renacimiento takes place in Fonz on the first weekend of June. The programme includes a craft market, historical reenactments and various performances. The exact dates and programme may vary. If you are planning your stay around the event, check the dates for your chosen year. Outside the festival weekend, the buildings, art and local history remain subjects in their own right to consider when planning your trip.

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