In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Frías telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Frías:

1
Homage Tower
The Torre del Homenaje of Castillo de Frías stands entirely separate from the main fortification, perched dramatically on a rocky outcrop at the south-western corner of the complex.
2
Courtyard of Arms and Cistern
The castle's inner courtyard at Frías is a nearly square enclosure that was originally partly covered, with residential quarters to the south and service areas to the north—including granaries…
3
Romanesque Windows of the Patio de Armas
The Romanesque windows of the Patio de Armas are three paired openings set into the south wall of Burgos Castle's inner courtyard.
4
Hermitage of Our Lady of the Hoz (Tobera)
The Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Hoz sits in Tobera, roughly 2 kilometres southwest of Frías.
5
Vadillo Convent
Santa María de Vadillo Convent, founded in 1219 by Diego Faro, a canon of Burgos and archpriest of Frías, once housed a community of Augustinian Canons Regular.
6
San Francisco Convent
The Convento de San Francisco is a former Franciscan monastery situated on the outskirts of Frías, at the city's edge heading towards the Ebro bridge and Cillaperlata.
7
Chain Gate
The Puerta de la Cadena was the main entrance to the centre of Frías and formed part of the defensive system protecting the town's southern wall, dating from the 13th century.
8
Postigo Gate
The Puerta del Postigo is one of three historic gateways in the old town walls of Frías, located near the Iglesia de San Vicente.
9
Medina Gate
Puerta de Medina serves as the main gateway to Frías, positioned closest to the castle within the city's medieval walls.
10
Castle of the Velascos
Rock-top fortress with keep and views over the Tobalina valley and the Ebro.
11
Medieval Bridge over the Ebro
Bridge with a 14th-century central defensive tower, the town's best-known image.

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