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The Plaza Mayor of Mogarraz is the heart of the village and one of its most picturesque spots. Oval shape: Unlike other Castilian squares, Mogarraz's has an irregular, enclosed shape, surrounded by traditional mountain houses with timber framing and stone walls. Traditional architecture: Flower-filled balconies, arcades, and facades adorned with the famous portraits from the "Faces of Mogarraz" art project. Social and historical center: Formerly used for markets and popular celebrations, today it serves as a meeting point for visitors and locals alike. Highlights: Central fountain. Views of the church and cobbled streets leading from the square. Restaurants and bars with terraces where you can sample the local mountain cuisine.

What to see in Mogarraz The Faces of Mogarraz More than 800 portraits painted on the facades, the work of artist Florencio Maíllo, who transformed the village into an open-air museum. This initiative originated from photos taken in the 1960s for residents' national identity cards. Main Square The central oval-shaped square, surrounded by traditional mountain houses with timber framing and stone walls. Church of Our Lady of the Snows A Renaissance-style church, built between the 16th and 17th centuries. Bell Tower An old defensive tower, separate from the church, used as a watchtower in the Middle Ages. Ethnographic Museum – House of Crafts Exhibits traditional crafts such as embroidery, shoemaking, and goldsmithing.

Founded during the 12th-century repopulation of León by Alfonso IX, within the district of Miranda del Castañar. Declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1998 and a member of the network of the Most Beautiful Villages of Spain. Its mountain architecture combines stone, wood, and adobe, with flower-adorned balconies and heraldic details.

The Soto Bridge, also known as the Roman Bridge of Sotoserrano, is a historic stone structure that spans the Alagón River in the Las Batuecas-Sierra de Francia Natural Park. It is located in the town of Sotoserrano, famous for being at the confluence of three rivers: the Alagón, the Francia, and the Cuerpo de Hombre. The bridge is one of the town's symbols and a key point on several hiking and cycling routes.

Declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1998, the town of Mogarraz offers visitors a network of narrow streets and passageways dotted with coats of arms belonging to ancient lineages and even to the dreaded Inquisition, original lintels with religious engravings, crosses, and fountains. But what really catches the eye is the exhibition of portraits adorning the facades of the houses where the locals portrayed lived.

The Pantano de las Tapias is a reservoir located in Caminomorisco, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura. This reservoir is located near the towns of El Lombo and Mesa Santa. It is an ideal place to enjoy nature and do outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing. One of the popular routes is the one that starts from La Pesga and reaches the reservoir, offering a route of approximately 10.8 km with spectacular views.

The Mirador en el Río de Los Ángeles is a lovely place to enjoy panoramic views of the natural surroundings. This viewpoint is located in the Las Hurdes region, in Extremadura, and offers a spectacular view of the river and the surrounding landscapes.

The Meandro del Melero is an impressive river formation located in the region of Las Hurdes, on the border between the provinces of Cáceres and Salamanca. This meander is created by the Alagón River, which forms a spectacular turn in its course, offering a unique panoramic view.