Babilafuente: Fuente del Caño, Culture and Circular Route

The history of Fuente del Caño dates back to the 18th century. In 1738, the Duchess of Alba had the pond at Fuente del Caño cleaned, the source uncovered and a roof built there. Historically, Fuente del Caño is regarded as a sturdy stone trough topped by a brick arch. Six springs are recorded for Fuente del Caño: four with a plentiful flow and two with a low water flow.

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Culture

The Antigua Fuente del Caño de Babilafuente is located in Babilafuente (37330). The main door of the Iglesia de San Benito opens onto the Plaza Mayor. On 30 May 1559, Diego Mesonero, the administrator of the church of San Benito and the aforementioned hermitage in Babilafuente, received permission to commission an altarpiece.

In the wider surrounding region of Babilafuente is the Museo Internacional del Estudiante, a museum. Also in the wider surrounding region of Babilafuente is the Palacio de la Salina, a palace. The Casa de las Conchas, a palace, is likewise located in the wider surrounding region of Babilafuente. The Palacio de Monterrey, a palace, is also in the wider surrounding region of Babilafuente.

Nature

In the wider surrounding region of Babilafuente is the Jardín de los Gozos y las Sombras, a garden, and the Aldehuela Park, a park, is also located there. Also in the wider surrounding region of Babilafuente are the Plaza de Anaya, a garden, and the Campo San Francisco, a garden.

The circular route “Salamanca Este. Babilafuente – (Las Villas)” includes the Canal de Villagonzalo, the Río Tormes and Babilafuente.

The historical information about Fuente del Caño, its construction and the recorded water flow can be distinguished as local details from the regional attractions and the circular route. The different scales stand alongside one another: local details, attractions in the wider surrounding region and the route’s connection with the landscape each form a separate focus. This kind of structure can help you organise your day around the topics you personally wish to explore in greater depth. Historical details and landscape references do not have to follow the same order. The choice between individual sites and a continuous route also remains a matter of your preferred perspective. The names of the attractions provide an objective distinction without mixing their themes.

Other places

Other places in this selection are Valdelamatanza, San Miguel Del Robledo, Villares De La Reina, La Atalaya, Sando, San Felices De Los Gallegos, Masueco and Huerta.

For the higher-level travel overview: Salamanca.