| What is it? |
A monument marking the place where Roland tried to smash his sword upon dying! |
| What makes it historical? |
According to legend, the great knight, Roldán (Roland), nephew to Charlemagne, was ambushed by Basque guerillas in 778 AD on his way home from conquering Pamplona! Slain in battle, he tried to smash his sword, Durandarte on a rock but instead succeeded only in splitting the rock! This monument marks that spot! |
| HOW CAN I HELP KEEP IT HISTORICAL? |
IT’S EASY!
- You can be a responsible visitor! That means respecting the signs and pathways and treating all structures and artifacts with respect! After all, they’ve endured a lot already to make it into the present! They’ll need our help to make it to the future!
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| How do I find it? |
The stone is up a small trail near the intersection of NA-2033 and N-135 next to the Ermita de San Salvador!
From Barcelona: ~327mi (527km) — 5.5hrs
From Madrid: ~270mi (435km) — 4.5hrs
From Sevilla: ~597mi (961km) — 10hrs
From Santiago de Compostela: ~470mi (757km) — 7.9hrs |
| When should I go? |
Whenever the mood strikes you! |
