Tower of the Old Church of Fayón
About this heritage
The old tower of Fayón is the only visible remnant of the former town of Fayón, submerged in 1967 by the Ribarroja reservoir. It belonged to the church of San Juan Evangelista, built between the 16th and 17th centuries in Renaissance and Baroque style. Today, the tower rises alone above the waters of the Ebro, becoming a symbol of the historical and heritage memory of the locality.
To learn more
The old tower of Fayón is the only visible remnant of the former urban center of the town, flooded in 1967 following the construction of the Ribarroja reservoir. This bell tower, belonging to the parish church of San Juan Evangelista, was built between the 16th and 17th centuries in a style that combines Renaissance and Baroque elements. Standing on a small elevation, it now rises from the reservoir waters as a solitary monument, full of symbolism. Its presence not only represents the memory of the vanished town but also allows reflection on the impact of large hydraulic infrastructures on the history and identity of rural territories.
To know it better
The old tower of Fayón is a heritage element that allows the study of the history of the former town, disappeared beneath the waters of the Ribarroja reservoir in 1967. It belonged to the church of San Juan Evangelista and combines Renaissance and Baroque styles. Today it stands as a visible symbol of the transformation of the rural landscape due to human causes, being a valuable educational resource to address topics such as heritage, depopulation, and the environmental and social impact of hydraulic infrastructures.
Location
- Municipality
- Fayón
- Province
- Zaragoza
- Country
- Spain
The asset
- Eco-destination
- Río Ebro – Aragón
- Environment
- Rural
- Relevance
- Regional
How to get there
- Access
- By land
The visit
- Visitable
- Yes
Coordinates
- Latitud
- 41.24744
- Longitud
- 0.35403