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Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja

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Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja, Spain
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The little capital of the Las Merindades comarca in Burgos province, Villarcayo sits in a broad valley crossed by the River Nela, with a central Plaza Mayor and the church of Santa Marina among its main landmarks. The town holds patron festivals in July and August, and the surrounding area includes vineyards and mountain terrain, with UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.

  • Population4,103
  • Nearest water from center0.1 km
  • Nearest mountain from center9.2 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km1

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