Hórreo - Ourense, Galicia, España
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Ariberna
N 42° 19.789 W 007° 52.406
29T E 592816 N 4687010
Hórreo in the garage
Waymark Code: WM13RGH
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 02/09/2021
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A Hórreo is a building typical of Galicia, Asturias and Portugal. They are usually made from granite and wood, and typically used for saving the harvest of corn, flour etc. They are elevated because otherwise mice will climb up and try to eat the food, but when they reach the top they are turned upside down, then fall and can not gain access.
On this garage of house, one hórreo is painted in a Galician scene: with green vegetation and a bright blue sky...
City: Ourense
Location Name: garage of house
Media: metal
Artist: Not listed
Date: Not listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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