Fuendetodos showcases Goya’s connection to the town through printmaking, historic sites and themed routes. The options vary considerably: the Taller de Grabado Calcográfico focuses on one technique, while routes take visitors to cultural sites or into the landscape. When planning your stay, you can first decide whether to focus on art and local history or on walking and observing nature.
Goya’s printmaking and his traces in the town
The traditional art of intaglio printing is taught at the Taller de Grabado Calcográfico, including the drypoint technique used by Goya himself. This means the focus is not only on the artist’s name, but also on a specific printmaking technique. If you are interested in this hands-on side of his art, it is best to ask about opportunities to take part in advance; arrangements may change.
The Museo del Grabado is just a few metres from the Casa Natal de Goya. Their proximity provides a clear sense of the layout between two places connected with Goya. Another historical trace can be found in the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción: the baptismal font at which Francisco de Goya was baptised is still there.
Guided routes and different route profiles
FuendeVerde offers guided routes through Fuendetodos. They are adapted to participants’ abilities and can be completed on foot, by bicycle or by car. The availability of guided activities may vary. Two routes described in more detail can also help you choose: the educational trail “Los pasos de Goya” is a three-kilometre circular route through Fuendetodos and its surroundings. Along the way are various cultural and historical sights.
The Ruta de la Hoz Mayor has a different focus. It is described as an easy seven-kilometre route suitable for the whole family. An important point of comparison: the seven kilometres refer to the outward journey only, whereas “Los pasos de Goya” is described as a circular route. Check the trail conditions locally before setting off on the Ruta de la Hoz Mayor.
Geology and wildlife observation at the Hoz Mayor
The gorges along the Ruta de la Hoz Mayor form an unusual geological feature. The area has a distinctly different local microclimate, where ferns and Pyrenean plants grow. The route also offers the chance to spot tracks and traces left by wild boar, roe deer and badgers. Alongside the route itself, geological features and signs of wildlife offer different aspects to discover along the way.
Historic sites and public art
The Fuente Vieja is a medieval structure and the first stop on the educational trail “Los pasos de Goya”. It gave Fuendetodos its name. The Nevera del Calvario-Balay is also located along this trail. The ice house features a representation of the historic ice-cutting process, with figures depicting the work of cutting ice. These two sites offer different ways to explore local history: through the origin of the town’s name and through the former function of a building.
Art in the town is not limited to museums and historic buildings. Each year, Fuendetodos Goya Street Art invites urban artists to create works on streets, façades and doors. The works are spread across public spaces, and what is on display may change. Nearby, three groups of trenches can also be visited. Check local access conditions before your visit.
This gives you a clear basis for choosing: “Los pasos de Goya” combines a circular route with cultural and historical sights, while the Ruta de la Hoz Mayor offers a different route profile, with its outward route explicitly described as easy and the natural features of the gorges. Art lovers can also find points of interest at the workshop, the Museo del Grabado and the town’s historic sites.
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