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Hórreos are mainly found in the Northwest of Spain (Galicia and Asturias) and Northern Portugal. There are two main types of hórreo, rectangular-shaped, the more extended, usually found in Galicia and coastal areas of Asturias; and square-shaped hórreos from Asturias, León, western Cantabria and eastern Galicia. Origins
El uso del hórreo se extiende por buena parte del norte de la península ibérica. Actualmente son especialmente abundantes en Galicia y Asturias, aunque también se cuenta con ejemplos en las provincias de León y Zamora, en Cantabria y en algunas zonas del País Vasco y norte de Portugal.
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El hórreo más largo de Galicia es el de Araño ( Rianjo) con 37,05 m de longitud, 2 3 el más alto se eleva hasta los ocho metros y medio, la hórrea de mayor capacidad se encuentra en Poyo, tiene un volumen interior de 123,25 m³ y se sostiene sobre 51 pies, y aunque tradicionalmente son de planta rectangular, existen hórreos cuadrados, redondo...
Aug 19, 2016 · What is an horreo? This is a question we often hear as we walk across northern Spain along the Camino de Santiago . It is a query about the raised, narrow and long buildings, often topped with a cross, scattered across the Camino upon entering the state of Galicia.
An horréo is a typical granary constructed from stone and wood. They are often over 100 years old, with a history that dates back even further than 1000 years. Horréos are not just historical buildings; they are also symbols of Galicia’s traditional agricultural culture.
Dec 20, 2020 · Hórreo of Lira. Carnota. It was built between 1779 and 1814 and, like the neighbouring hórreo of Carnota, the one of Lira has a total of 22 pairs of feet, although in this case the length is slightly longer, as it is over 36.5 metres. It is thus situated on the second step of the podium of the longest hórreos in Galicia. Hórreo of Araño.
Apr 10, 2023 · Different names knew them, ‘hórreo’ being the most widespread, but ‘cabozo’ or ‘cabazo’ also being popular names. You will find hórreos mainly in Galicia; Northern Portugal, if you are following the Camino Portugues to Santiago; and Asturias, if you are walking the Camino del Norte or Camino Primitivo, where you will notice ...
