by Lourdes Zamora | 21 \21\Europe/Madrid February \21\Europe/Madrid 2022 | Churches, Monuments and Places of Interest
According to the tradition, the statue of the Christ of the Light protected Aguilar from an epidemic during early 17th century. This is why in 1611, neighborhoods bought the property where the statue was set, in order to build a hermitage in his honor. Since then, it...
by Lourdes Zamora | 21 \21\Europe/Madrid February \21\Europe/Madrid 2022 | Churches, Monuments and Places of Interest
This is one of the main religious monuments in the town, being the current plan the result of the last extension ordered by Catalina Fernández de Córdoba, Marchioness of Priego. For the construction, a quarrel was opened by the church, as high as the church itself....
by Lourdes Zamora | 21 \21\Europe/Madrid February \21\Europe/Madrid 2022 | Monuments and Places of Interest
Since 17th century, some lordly houses are settled outside the wall, along the main roads of communication. The best way to show off was through sumptuous façades and heraldic coat of arms, creating a beautiful and attractive combination. Lordly houses...
by Lourdes Zamora | 21 \21\Europe/Madrid February \21\Europe/Madrid 2022 | Churches, Monuments and Places of Interest
The oldest church in town, it has an only one nave with lower dome and transverse ribs. The dome on pententives closes the baroque altar piece. During 18th century, two side chapels were built, standing out the baroque Virgin of the rose’s Chapel, one of the most...
by Lourdes Zamora | 21 \21\Europe/Madrid February \21\Europe/Madrid 2022 | Monuments and Places of Interest
Known as “Llano de las Coronadas”, this is a garden area with a beautiful hexagonal bandstand. Very popular place, perfect to start your visit to this town that, undoubtedly, will surprise you.
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