Conociendo la villa de Épila // Getting to know the village of Épila

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Hola querido hiver.

En la última semana de agosto tuvimos unos días de tiempo agradable y apropiado para salir a hacer pequeñas excursiones. Hoy te traigo el paseo que hicimos a Épila, una localidad cercana a Zaragoza que tuvo gran importancia en la época renacentista.

Épila forma parte de la comarca de Valdejalón. Es un territorio cuya actividad principal es la agrícola y ganadera. Su proximidad a la capital de Aragón facilitó la actividad industrial que ahora es casi inexistente, pero de la que se pueden observar restos de esplendores pasados.

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Aparcamos el coche junto a la oficina de turismo y lo primero que atrae a nuestros ojos es el Convento de la Inmaculada Concepción. La sucesión de celosías realizadas con yeso indica que pertenece al estilo mudéjar, tan característico de Aragón.

Es curioso que tiene una doble puerta pero una de ellas está tapiada. Data de principios del siglo XVII, por lo que aunque veamos numerosas grietas o elementos con evidente deterioro, sigue ostentando con dignidad que es una muestra de la riqueza que tuvo la zona.

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Otro detalle que nos llama la atención es el escudo de armas de los Condes de Aranda sostenido por un águila bicéfala. Bueno, en realidad una de las cabezas ha sucumbido al tiempo.

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La alegría de ver la puerta del convento abierta me duró poco. Estaban celebrando un rosario, por lo que solamente tomé unas fotos desde la entrada para no molestar. El interior era bastante sencillo y lo que más me gustó fueron las pinturas al fresco que decoran las bóvedas.

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Al salir del convento nos queda a la izquierda la parte trasera de la Casa-Palacio de los Condes de Aranda, decorada también con celosías de yeso y con llamativas rejas de forja en algunas ventanas. Los condes tenían un pasadizo privado para acceder a la iglesia del convento sin necesidad de pisar la calle, cosas de condes. Nosotros lo atravesamos por debajo y subimos unas escaleras para acceder a la fachada del palacio. Desde arriba se observan mejor las celosías, me encantan los diseños en forma de mandalas.

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Rodeamos la casa-palacio para contemplar su fachada. Es más sencilla de lo que esperaba, siendo lo más destacable la placa que conmemora el segundo centenario de la muerte del Conde de Aranda, realizada en cerámica de Muel.

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Si nos damos la vuelta, sin movernos del sitio, frente a nosotros se despliega una escalinata que nos lleva al templo Santa María la Mayor, iglesia principal de la villa. Tiene un siglo más que el convento y se aprecia con claridad la diferencia de estilo, en este caso barroco-clasicista.

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Gracias a un panel informativo conocemos mejor el entorno y podemos identificar los puntos de interés que quedan al alcance de la vista en días despejados.

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Como tanto la casa-palacio como la iglesia estaban cerrados, me dediqué a fotografiar más detalles del exterior.

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Teníamos en mente curiosear un poco más la zona desde el coche, preparando nuevas excursiones que pronto compartiré, así que si te ha gustado permanece atento.

Hasta la próxima publicación. Mientras tanto, ¡cuídate!

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Hi, dear hiver.

During the last week of August, we had a few days of pleasant weather, perfect for going on short trips. Today, I'm going to tell you about the trip we took to Épila, a town near Zaragoza that was very important during the Renaissance.

Épila is part of the Valdejalón region. It is an area whose main activity is agriculture and livestock farming. Its proximity to the capital of Aragon facilitated industrial activity, which is now almost non-existent, but traces of its past splendour can still be seen.

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We park the car next to the tourist office and the first thing that catches our eye is the Convent of the Immaculate Conception. The succession of plaster latticework indicates that it belongs to the Mudejar style, so characteristic of Aragon.

It is curious that it has a double door, but one of them is bricked up. It dates from the early 17th century, so although we can see numerous cracks and elements of obvious deterioration, it still stands with dignity as a testament to the wealth that the area once enjoyed.

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Another detail that catches our attention is the coat of arms of the Counts of Aranda held by a double-headed eagle. Well, actually, one of the heads has succumbed to the passage of time.

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My joy at seeing the convent door open was short-lived. They were celebrating a rosary, so I just took a few photos from the entrance so as not to disturb them. The interior was quite simple, and what I liked most were the fresco paintings decorating the vaults.

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As we leave the convent, we see the rear of the Casa-Palacio de los Condes de Aranda (House-Palace of the Counts of Aranda) on our left, also decorated with plaster latticework and striking wrought iron grilles on some of the windows. The counts had a private passageway to access the convent church without having to step onto the street, as counts do. We crossed underneath it and climbed some stairs to reach the palace façade. The latticework is better seen from above; I love the mandala-shaped designs.

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We walked around the palace to admire its façade. It is simpler than I expected, the most notable feature being the plaque commemorating the bicentenary of the death of the Count of Aranda, made of Muel ceramic.

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If we turn around, without moving from the spot, we see a staircase in front of us that leads to the Santa María la Mayor temple, the town's main church. It is a century older than the convent and the difference in style, in this case Baroque-Classical, is clearly visible.

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Thanks to an information panel, we can learn more about the area and identify points of interest that are visible on clear days.

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As both the palace and the church were closed, I devoted myself to photographing more details of the exterior.

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We had in mind to explore the area a little more from the car, preparing new excursions that I will soon share, so if you liked it, stay tuned.

Until the next post. In the meantime, take care!

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Por favor pero qué belleza!! Que ciudad tan bonita. Se ve sumamente limpia y calma. Sus colores me encantan

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La parte monumental está bien cuidada. Los colores son los tradicionales de la zona, construyen con mucho ladrillo y la tierra es rojiza. Nada que ver con las playas y el verde de Ibiza. 😅 Por cierto, espero que no te hayan afectado mucho las lluvias de los últimos días.

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That's a lot to explore and massive architecture
!LADY

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Yes, every single village has its own interesting buildings, especially churches and palaces.

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Verdaderamente impresionante los lugares que he hay en España , me hizo recordar un poco cuando fui alumno en el servicio militar del cuartel, es una especie de castillo

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Muchos palacios se han usado como cuarteles en las diversas guerras que hemos tenido, así que no me extraña que te lo recuerde. En España hay patrimonio histórico por todos los rincones, me gusta mucho conocerlo y compartirlo por aquí.

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Me encantan recorrer esos edificios, siempre ocultan historias antiguas muy interesantes.

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Sí, eso es lo que me atrae de estos lugares, aprender esas historias. Cuando se tiene el ánimo curioso de disfrutan mucho.

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That is such a beauty.. I am really amazed with this kind of architecture..
I just remembered,, there was a 6.9 earthquake that hit our country a few days ago,, some brick structures like churches and old buildings were damaged.. 😊
I hope this convent will stay intact for a few more years for people to visit..

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Oh, yes, I had news about the Philippine's earthquake. I hope you and your loved ones are safe!

This kind of buildings are numerous in Spain. Lately are preserved and restored to be able for visitors to see them. The tourism industry is a huge part of our economy.

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I hope you and your loved ones are safe!

thank you so much.. we were lucky..

This kind of buildings are numerous in Spain.

some buildings here were Spanish-inspired 😊 and/or built during Spanish times.. 😊

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Yes, we have an interesting history in common. It’s fun to recognise Spanish names for people and places in Philippines. 😁

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Hello dear friend @palomap3, how are you?

How wonderful that you had a pleasant few days and that you took the opportunity to visit this beautiful place.

Beautiful convent. I really like its interior and architecture. The exterior façade is gorgeous. I love the stone buildings.

What a beautiful and peaceful town. I love everything about it.

Beautiful photographs. I appreciate you sharing all its history with us.

Have a wonderful day.

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El pueblo es grande y de interés histórico hay poco más de lo que nuestro aquí. Eso sí, lo poco que hay es de calidad, jeje.
Gracias por apreciar la belleza de nuestras construcciones y por el apoyo.

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Wow, what beautiful architectural photos my friend, I really like them😘😘

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Wow! Those shots are really amazing. I hope could travel also like you, I would like to explore more places too.

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This place is only half an hour from my home. I'm sure that you have interesting places around you too. Thanks for the visit!

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Cosas de Condes jjeee yo también lo haría, jjjeee cosa de cositav jjeee
Una hermosa infraestructura, de película. Me encantó ☺️.
Por cierto hablando de pelis. He podido solo ver Tetris muy buena me tuvo en vilo casi toda la trama. Jjjeee
Hermoso día dama.

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A partir de ahora pensaré en ti como la Condecositav. 🤣🤣 Podemos acortarlo en Condesitav. 🤭
Me alegro de que te guste y me lo hagas saber.
El Tetris era mi videojuego favorito. Conocía la historia algo por encima pero saber cómo lo hicieron fue genial, es verdad que te mantiene en vilo. Aunque si no recuerdo mal, no te gustaban las de thriller, jeje. 😜
¡Gracias por tu visita!

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Epila looks like such a fascinating tow to explore! I like how architecture still preserves the story of its Renaissance importance, the Convent of the Immaculate Concepcion with its beautiful Mudejar Latticework.

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I like to explore these places, you always find interesting stories and beautiful details to photograph. I'm glad you liked it. Thank you!

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Wow, it's really beautiful, it has a very perfect architecture, a very amazing historical place♥️

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It's very well preserved and restored. I'm glad to know that you liked it!

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Aww thank you so much! It's a pleasure to be honoured and mentioned. ❤️

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Están muy bonitas tus fotos, que curioso que el cielo es muy diferente en algunas.

Aquí cuando veo una puerta tapiada pienso que es para evitar los okupas, pero no creo que también lleguen a las iglesias, aunque todo es posible en este mundo. :))

Bonito paseo Paloma, espero ver el resto en tu próximo post.

Abrazos y que pases un bello día.

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Creo que la diferencia de color en el cielo es por los distintos ángulos al apuntar con la cámara, combinado con la mejora automática al editar.
Qué bueno lo de los okupas, jajaja. Alguna explicación tendrá seguro, yo apostaría a que por cada puerta entraría un tipo de gente, pero a saber.
Gracias por darte el paseo conmigo, espero que todo siga bien por tu lado. 😘

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Wow!!! Realmente es una belleza de arquitectura y el viaje a través de lo que relata y las fotos ha sido increíble 🤩 Casualmente tengo un amigo cubano que reside en Zaragoza, espero él también haya disfrutado de este bello lugar 🙏🏾💙 Saludos

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Tenemos mucho patrimonio de este tipo alrededor y me gusta mucho conocer la historia de los lugares además de fotografiarlos para compartirlos aquí. Me alegro de que te haya gustado.
En Zaragoza hay una gran comunidad cubana, además tenemos fama de ser buenos acogedores. Espero que tu amigo esté disfrutando de una buena experiencia. ¡Gracias por pasar por aquí!

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I thought i would only see such architecture in the movie but look at now, I see it on you. I really love the design and cannot be broken when the earthquake strike.

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The design is beautiful, yes, but I’m afraid that it couldn’t survive an earthquake strike.

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The Mudejar latticework and the traces of the town’s past grandeur really bring the Renaissance era to life. Such a charming place.

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Mudejar art is typical in this area. It’s a reminder of Arabic culture that was here for some centuries. I’m glad that you liked it!

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What a great scenery! I love visiting to churches, too. Surely, there's a lot to explore in this place. There are must-see massive architectures in this place, too.

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Churches have different types of art gathered in one place. We can enjoy the architecture, paintings and sculptures in a few metres. I really like to visit them and share it later here.

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Wow, amazing structures. Places to be added on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing.

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Será que hay algún edificio moderno en esa ciudad!! Jajaja Veo que hay mucha historia que todavía vive...

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Wow, Épila is absolutely gorgeous! 💖 The whole area is clearly rich with history and stunning architecture 🙌 You captured the classical baroque exteriors perfectly 💕

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I agree, it’s a good place for a cultural visit.

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Im really amazed in this kind of architecture since then, they look fantastic and wonderful even in this days , the image is still remains.

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Yes, for some time now, care has been taken to maintain and take advantage of the historical heritage. It is a claim for tourism and a luck for those of us who like to visit it. Thanks for appreciating!

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Wow,that sounds like such an amazing trip! Epila must be full of fascinating history and beautiful architecture from the Renaissance era.

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It’s near my home but yes, a little trip with some interesting stuff to see.

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How wonderful! Sometimes the most memorable journeys aren't far away-they're the little trips close to home that reminds us there's a beauty in the familiar.

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Absolutely! We all have interesting things. The trick is to be attentive to discover them. 😉

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This is way more beautiful. Old design but more beautiful. I really love the architectural design of the old times.

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I love historical places too. It’s a good way to learn about the past and delight in the beauty of art.

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palomaaa tu que vuelas libre como el vientoooo, eres palomaaa mensajeraaaa

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😂😂 Volando voy… volando vengoooo. 😜

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