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| Combarro, (Galicia) Spain |
Hórreos, or granaries in English, can be commonly found throughout the north of Spain and Portugal, but with the highest numbers in the regions of Galicia and Asturias. It is said that more than 30,000 can be found in Galicia alone! Hórreos are typically made of stone or wood and propped up on pillars with a staddle stone at the top to keep its contents dry and free of rodents. Depending on the geographic area, hórreos can take on other names; for example, in Combarro they are typically called palleiras.
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