The Medieval Walled Village, Where Time Stopped - Rello in Soria - Spain
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- On a rocky spur, in the Altos de Barahona and looking towards the Escalote River, sits a small, completely walled medieval village known as Rello. It is located in the south of the province of Soria, in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. This town has one of the best-preserved medieval attractions in Castile-León, to the extent that it has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest.
The walled complex of Rello, high up in the mountains, is worthy of a fairytale setting, where the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape stands out. But there is no more incredible sensation than to walk through its narrow cobbled streets which, together with the castle, of which only the walls remain, transport all those who visit it to an ancient era from the moment they pass through the entrance gates to the town.
However, very few people have the privilege of knowing about the existence of this extraordinary and peaceful place, today practically forgotten, where only 14 residents remain, the last witnesses of a way of life that is disappearing with them.
If Rello still preserves its medieval essence hundreds of years later, it is precisely because of its imposing wall. The entire area where the village sits is completely fortified. The wall is flanked by several towers and topped with battlements, which are perfectly preserved. In fact, of all the towns and villages in Soria established on a hill, such as Medinaceli, Calatañazor or Peñalcázar, Rello is the one that best preserves its entire walled enclosure.
Although there is little documentation on the origin of Rello, it is said that the site of the wall dates back to the 12th century, at a time marked by continuous Christian and Muslim invasions. This being the case, it is not surprising that it was decided to create a fortified perimeter to protect the inhabitants of the municipality. Later, in the 15th century, the fortress was reformed, when Rello had already become the domain of the Count of Coruña.
Rello Castle stands at one end of the wall. It is believed to have been built in the 15th century, although some historians point to its existence as early as the 11th century.
It is strange to walk through its streets and not hear: "el rollo de Rello es de yerro". This tongue twister refers to the iron bombard in the central square of the village, a piece of artillery from the 15th century that predates the cannon. It is an identifying feature of the municipality. According to its inhabitants, this iron bar was used as a place of expiation for the faults committed against the convicts, serving as an example and a lesson for the people of that time. In fact, the word "yerro" means fault or crime committed through ignorance or malice against divine and human laws.
The watchtower of Tiñón is another of the things to see in Rello, as it represents one of the most significant elements of the municipality, perhaps the most appreciated of them all due to its historical value.
To understand the significance of the watchtowers we must go back to the Muslim period in the Iberian Peninsula, during the 10th century. Almost two hundred years after the conquest of the territory, Islam retreated to the Duero valley, following the advance of the Christian kingdoms to the south. Faced with this problem, the Caliphate decided to reform its defensive systems by building a new system of surveillance and military observation through fortified towers, known as watchtowers. The main purpose of their construction was to provide a high, secure site from which to control and monitor the territory in the event of enemy invasion.
There are currently more than twenty known Muslim watchtowers in the province of Soria, strategically located in the Duero valley. These towers thus formed an integral part of the fortified itinerary of the Islamic cities. In the case of the Atalaya de Tiñón, this is dated between the 9th and 10th centuries.
The privilege of a village like Rello is that it not only has the artistic and historical beauty of its streets, but also the rich landscape of the Altos de Barahona, where its wall is located. Its views are impressive both from the top of its walls and from the road that leads to the region.
Despite being unknown to many, the Altos de Barahona are considered to be the most important moorlands in Spain, with a great ornithological value.
Que bonito es Rello,me encanta el pueblo,sus estrechas calles tranquilas,me encantan sus casas tan bonitas y de fuertes paredes de piedra...y por supuesto su elegante y privilegiada situacion en lo alto de un "macizo" espectacular y muy alto.❤..Ojala yo tubiese amistad con alguna mujer de por alli para que me invitase a ver el pueblo (Rello u otros) porque yo vivo aqui cerca del mar en La Costa de Azahar pero me encanta la provincia de Soria...El Cañon Río Lobos,Ucero,San Esteban de Gormaz,Abejar y su pantano La Cuerda del Pozo y su playa Pita.😊etc.etc...incluso la Cuesta La Galiana...Soria es unica..Feliz Navidad a quien me lea.☃️...(Firmado:Un Aragones) Gracias amig@s.❤
¡Hola @Lobero1939! 🌟
Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste del vídeo de Rello y que te encanta la belleza de este encantador pueblo. La descripción que haces de sus estrechas calles, sus casas de piedra y su ubicación privilegiada en lo alto del "macizo" realmente captura la magia del lugar, que esperamos haber podido transmitir en el vídeo.
Es genial que tengas un cariño especial por la provincia de Soria. La Costa de Azahar también suena increíble, ¡vivir cerca del mar debe ser maravilloso! Y vaya, conoces tantos lugares impresionantes en Soria: el Cañón Río Lobos, Ucero, San Esteban de Gormaz, Abejar, el pantano La Cuerda del Pozo... ¡una lista espectacular!
Si alguna vez tienes la oportunidad de visitar Soria, estoy seguro de que disfrutarías explorando todos esos lugares que mencionaste. ¡La provincia tiene una riqueza cultural y paisajística única!
¡Feliz Navidad para ti también!🎄 Esperamos que tus deseos se hagan realidad y que tengas la oportunidad de conocer Rello y otros rincones maravillosos de Soria. Si algún día decides hacer ese viaje, ¡te aseguro que será una experiencia inolvidable!
¡Gracias por compartir tus pensamientos y buenos deseos! ❤️
Le village medieval fortifie le temps s'est arrete - Rello in Soria - Espagne
Merci, j'ai changé le titre de la vidéo en français.
En Rello,se paro el tiempo,como en tantos sitios de España!!,tienen que volver los jóvenes, PERO QUE LES AYUDEN,tengo 74 Ños y no puede ser este abandono!!😢
¡Esperemos que se pongan en marcha iniciativas que ayuden a revitalizar estos pueblos y a brindar oportunidades para las generaciones más jóvenes!
Es una pena que estos pueblos con tanta historia al final desaparezcan😮
Sí que es una pena, pero parece que están cambiando un poco los tiempos, y cada vez hay más gente que se va a sitios tranquilos.
Exelente video!! Precioso lugar de ensueño!!! Lastima que fue corto el video.saludos y Felis Año 2024!!***
Ya sabes lo que dice el refrán: "Lo bueno, si breve, dos veces bueno. Y aun lo malo, si poco, no tan malo" Encantados de que te haya gustado y gracias por comentarlo.
Igualmente ¡Feliz Año 2024!
Straight from Gladiator. Where is the Spaniard!
I'm glad that the medieval village in the video reminded you of the movie Gladiator. I think the character Maximus (Gladiator), was a Spaniard in the movie. Isn´t him?
It's awesome that the video makes you imagine Gladiator could lived there.
Thank you for watching and for your support!
@@discoverspainvideo Maximus was from Extremadura. Lo que imagino yó és que Don Rodrigo Dias de Vivar podria ser Don Rodrigo Dias de Rello.
@@antoniopena8101 Interesante conexión que haces con Don Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Rello. La historia y las leyendas que rodean a personajes como el Cid Campeador añaden un toque fascinante a lugares con tanta historia como Rello.
Gracias por tu comentario y por tu perspectiva ¡Espero que sigas disfrutando de nuestros vídeos!
¡Que tristeza!, ver cómo desaparece la gente de los pueblos.
Sí, es triste ver pueblos tan bonitos casi vacíos.
Lovely video!!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it lovely. It is always a pleasure to create content that reaches people and shows them the beauty of unknown places. Thank you for watching and for your support!
Que bonito
Lo es y éste sí que es una pena que esté prácticamente deshabitado.
Un saludo
💯💯👍👍👍
¡Me alegro de que ye haya gustado!
La aldea de la arena:
No entiendo ¿por qué la aldea de la arena?
@@discoverspainvideo Ah XD es una aldea que aparece en el anime de Naruto, y se me hizo parecida
Ahora entiendo ¡Gracias!