In regards to the cultural part, the impressive village of Alquézar is located between deep ravines of the Guara Mountain Chain (Sierra de Guara) and the River Vero. It offers a medieval urban area declared Historic and Artistic Site from which the Colegiata-Castle of Santa María la Mayor stands out. Barbastro, capital city of the Somontano shire, has a magnificent cathedral and an excellent Diocesan Museum. We went through the capital of the Somontano Barbastro, situated on the banks of the river Vero. It is the birthplace of St Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer, founder of Opus Dei (now you can make a guided visit where the visitor knows the places of the city more relevant in the life of St. Josemaría). The city has important monuments such as the magnificent Cathedral of the Assumption of the 16th century. The building was constructed with the purpose of g for getting back the category of Episcopal see for the town. Of Gothic appearance and design, inside is Renaissance style. It stands out for its large size and for its spectacular vaults. The Cathedral of Barbastro is set at the level of the best churches. Next to the Cathedral is the Episcopal Palace which houses the new Diocesan Museum.