Discover Larrés: Castillo de Larrés, MUDDI and Güestival

Those who want to discover Larrés through a specific historical site will encounter Castillo de Larrés. It was built at the end of the 14th or beginning of the 15th century and expanded in the 16th century. The complex therefore combines several construction phases, which can already be discerned from its history of development.

Culture

Castillo de Larrés has a rectangular floor plan with a central courtyard. Two corner towers are part of the complex. A rubble-stone wall runs along the access side. The combination of floor plan, courtyard, towers and wall describes the building not only as a historical site, but also makes different architectural features within the same complex recognisable.

The MUDDI, the Museo de Dibujo Julio Gavín - Castillo de Larrés, is located inside the castle. It is the only museum in Spain devoted entirely to drawing. Larrés is therefore home to two clearly distinguishable cultural focal points: the architecture of Castillo de Larrés and the MUDDI’s complete dedication to drawing. Drawing and architectural history thus offer different approaches to the same place.

Further cultural destinations are located in the surrounding area of Larrés. The Museo Diocesano de Jaca - Arte Románico is a museum. Fuerte Rapitán and Ciudadela are monuments, while Parroquia de la Catedral, as a church, adds another cultural destination. The different designations preserve a useful order: museum, monument and church each represent their own themes within the surrounding area.

Peaks and surroundings

The peaks in the immediate vicinity of Larrés include Güe and Bolás. Both names therefore form part of the closer geographical context of the place. Paco de Asún is a peak in the area around Larrés, as is Punta de la Selva. The distinction between the immediate vicinity and the surrounding area is retained for these landscape destinations and makes it possible to consider the peaks mentioned separately.

Events

Güestival is a cultural festival held annually in Larrés. As a multidisciplinary event, it includes theatre, music, dance and museum visits. The individual components differ significantly in form and yet belong to a shared festival that does not limit culture to a single form of expression.

Güestival was created on the initiative of the residents of Larrés, who wanted to bring culture to smaller places as well.

Those who choose Larrés as a travel destination can compare their travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions when selecting a holiday apartment. These practical details form a separate decision-making level alongside the cultural destinations, peaks and events described and can therefore be assessed independently of their specific content. In Larrés, the choice of accommodation remains separate from personal interests: those interested in Castillo de Larrés can consider travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions as separate details and compare them with their personal expectations for a stay in this place.

Another address in the same broader destination area is Senegüé.

For the broader travel overview: Sabiñánigo.