Get to know Murillo De Gállego through its distinctive churches, its history of hydropower and its local festival calendar. The rafting trip on the Río Gállego is another attraction, taking place in the protected natural landscape of the Mallos. This lets you plan a trip around a range of interests—from architectural history and art to a guided river experience.
Churches with their own architectural history
The parish church of El Salvador is built of ashlar stone. Its basilica-style floor plan comprises three naves and three apses. Columns attached to pilasters separate the apses from one another. The church was built during the 11th century and consecrated in 1110. Its floor plan, building materials and historical context offer several ways to appreciate the structure: in addition to its age, its clear arrangement of naves and apses is a defining feature.
The medieval church of Virgen de la Liena stands at the highest point of Murillo De Gállego. Its architectural features include a twin window with a double horseshoe arch and a long south portico. Inside, there is a distinctive Enmorillado floor; the church also preserves a unique collection of wall paintings transferred onto canvas. The church dedicated to Virgen de la Liena is also home to an image of the Virgin and Child, dated to the late 12th or early 13th century.
The two churches have different points of interest: El Salvador stands out for its floor plan and architectural structure, while Virgen de la Liena is notable for details such as its window, portico and interior features. These sacred buildings can therefore be explored not only through their shared historical significance, but also through their distinct, specific characteristics.
Hydropower and a former mill building
The Museo de la Electricidad displays parts of Murillo De Gállego’s former hydroelectric plant. It is housed in the town’s former grain mill. On the first floor is a scale model of the original dam. The exhibition and the building offer two concrete points of reference for the history of technology: the former mill, now the museum’s location, and the facility whose components are displayed there.
The model complements the exhibited power plant components with a scale representation of the original dam. Those interested in the town’s technological history can consider both individual components and the structure as a whole.
River activities and annual events
A rafting trip on the Río Gállego covers about 8 kilometres. It takes place in rafts accompanied by a guide and is suitable for participants with no previous experience. The trip takes place in the protected natural landscape of the Mallos. The distance, boat and guide give a concrete idea of the activity; another river-related event is the Nabata rafting trip, which occupies a different place in the annual calendar as a local event.
In Murillo De Gállego, the Nabata rafting trip on the Río Gállego takes place around the feast of Saint George on 23 April. The exact arrangements can vary from year to year, so check the dates before travelling. The local festivals also offer set dates to plan around: they take place on 24 August in honour of Saint Bartholomew. In January, bonfires are lit in honour of Saint Sebastian. The annual calendar thus features a spring river event, August festivals and January bonfires as three distinct occasions.
A geology park at the highest point
A geology park has been established at the highest point of the town, where a small defensive fort once stood. Geology and the former fortifications bring together two aspects of the town’s history. The park adds another perspective on Murillo De Gállego to its architectural and technological themes, without requiring visitors to follow a particular itinerary.
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