Territorio Artlanza
Large open-air sculptural work recreating a medieval Castilian village with squares, façades and around fifteen thematic museums, by Félix Yáñez.
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About the museum
Territorio Artlanza is an open-air sculptural project created by Félix Yáñez, a sculptor and potter born in 1960 in Quintanilla del Agua, in the Arlanza valley (Burgos). After some thirty years selling ceramics at fairs, he began to decorate the surroundings of his workshop to cover some woodsheds and a carport.
As it attracted visitors, he expanded the complex with materials salvaged from the rubble dumps of nearby villages, such as posts, roof tiles, doors and adobe bricks, and with donations of old objects. Gradually new squares and museums were planned. The children's area was begun during the 2020 lockdown.
Today the complex reproduces at full scale a medieval Castilian village of more than 30,000 m², with façades with porticoes (soportal), squares, around fifteen thematic museums with antique tools and utensils, shop windows and two corrales de comedias (traditional open-air theatre yards). At the entrance, a workshop in Neo-Romanesque style displays terracotta sculptures by the artist. The project is private and has received no grants.
Highlights
- Medieval Castilian village at full scale, built from recycled materials
- Around fifteen thematic museums inside the façades
- Workshop and exhibition room of terracotta sculptures
- Children's area with coloured little houses and comic-book characters
- Replica of Burgos cathedral
- Corrales de comedias with a summer cultural programme
Permanent exhibitions
- Poblado medieval escultórico – A medieval Castilian village at full scale, built with recycled materials, with squares, façades and around fifteen thematic museums.
- Taller y sala de exposición de esculturas de terracota – Neo-Romanesque building at the entrance with terracotta sculptures by Félix Yáñez.
- Operated by
- Félix Yáñez (proyecto privado)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Children & teens | €5free up to age 4 · Children aged 5 to 14; children under 5 do not pay. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeWheelchair users do not pay, although some sections of the visit are difficult. |
| Groups | –Prices for groups, agencies and coaches on request. |
There are no other discounts. Tickets are bought at the box office; no booking is needed, except for large groups arriving by coach.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Wheelchair users can enter, but some sections of the full route are difficult.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
- Playground / play area
The last section of the route is a children's area with coloured little houses and comic-book characters. Children must not climb onto buildings, roofs, balconies or trees.
Getting there & parking
Quintanilla del Agua is in the Arlanza valley, between Lerma and Covarrubias, next to the BU-904 road.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Weddings / ceremonies
The site can be hired for filming, photo shoots, wine tastings, classic car gatherings and weddings.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Self-guided, circular route of at least one hour. Guided visits and hands-on activities for primary school groups (up to 50 pupils) in April, May and June, by booking. Dogs are not admitted, except guide dogs and small dogs carried in arms or in a backpack; smoking is prohibited during the visit. |
