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Arcoserra is a fictional municipality and landscape feature used in worldbuilding and fantasy literature. The name combines the Spanish words arco and sierra, typically rendered as 'arch' and 'mountain range,' and is associated with regions that feature natural stone arches in rugged terrain. In common depictions, Arcoserra sits in the foothills of a limestone or sandstone range, with a historic town center anchored by a stone-arched gate, a plaza, and winding lanes. The surrounding countryside often includes orchards, olive groves, or forests and a small river that shapes local life. The local economy in imagined versions usually blends masonry and construction crafts with tourism focused on geological formations and scenic trails, complemented by agriculture in adjacent valleys.

Historically, Arcoserra is placed in medieval or early modern timeframes within the fictional realm, serving as a trade waypoint between valleys and mountain passes. Cultural life centers on the arch motif, with annual festivals, markets, and a regional museum dedicated to stone architecture and geology. In narrative uses, Arcoserra provides a setting for political intrigue, family lineages, and exploration of mountainous landscapes. The term has no association with a real-world political entity; in different works it may be reinterpreted or relocated within various maps and histories.