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Medieval arch, the main entrance to Lerma and the only gate in the wall that is still preserved. This impressive structure, built of stone, is the headquarters of the D.O. Ribera del Arlanza. Its name comes from the old prison, which was located here, after the expansion carried out in 1610.

Small town in the province of Burgos. The name, on the one hand, comes from its military past, on the other, it refers to the famous Valzalamio mountain (hence the name of the path that begins in the town), which the mother of Count Fernán González donated to the monastery of San Pedro. of Cardeña in the year 935, which was a large forest of holm oaks and oaks, where the abbey once had several thousand sheep.

At the entrance to the town of Torrecilla del Monte, the Valzalamio Route (PRC-BU 128) begins. Here we find an information panel with details of the route, about flora and fauna that we can see during the tour.

The oak grove that we can see (and other species of trees) is part of the famous Valzalamio forest, which Muniadona (mother of Count Fernán González) donated to the monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña in the year 935. At that time it was an extensive holm-oak grove. , but today we can also enjoy the best remnants of this forest in the surroundings of Torrecilla del Monte.

Tordómar is a town located on the right bank of the Arlanza river. Its main symbol is the Roman bridge over the same river. It is believed that there was a Roman settlement.

Temple with a baroque-style façade consecrated in 1617. An authentic masterpiece that will take your breath away. Its imposing façade and its magnificently ornamented interior stand out, as well as its high vaults, chapels and golden altarpieces.

Imposing medieval tower, built in stone, stands out for its defensive architecture and its sober beauty. The tower is located within Torrecitores del Enebral, a charming town of stone houses, narrow streets and rural tranquility.

If there is a place in Lerma where different stories of the most disparate characters come together, it is precisely the Plaza de Santa Clara and the Mirador de los Arcos. It is in this space of the city next to the Arlaza River you can see beautiful views of the city.