Looking towards the northern lands
Discovering the traces of History

In the panoramic views enjoyed from this point, the main thing one can see, from left to right, are the ruins of the Carpio Bernardo castle. Its history, where historical fact and legend become mingled, is that of the medieval knight Bernardo del Carpio. That fortress played a significant role in the border wars between Leon and Castile.

On its left is the plateau known as Mesa del Carpio, an archaeological site where have been found traces of human settlements between the 14^th and 10^th centuries B.C.

Beside the San Esteban square is the snow pit, an 18^th century construction where snow was stored during the winter and then given many uses during the summertime, such as preserving food, making medicines and even ice cream.

On the right bank, not far from the town, is the monastery of San Leonardo, founded by Alfonso VII in the 12^th century, currently in use by the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonian Fathers), houses the “Padre Belda” archaeological museum.