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Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Sierra
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Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Sierra
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Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Sierra
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JavierCR 🇪🇸
September 28, 2024
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The construction of the sanctuary dates back several centuries, although the exact date of its foundation is not clearly documented. Over the years, the sanctuary has been a place of pilgrimage and devotion for the faithful, who come to pay homage to the Virgin of the Sierra, especially during religious festivals.
The sanctuary has witnessed numerous renovations and extensions over time, reflecting different architectural styles ranging from Gothic to Baroque. In addition, valuable works of religious art can be found inside, including altarpieces, sculptures and paintings depicting the life of the Virgin and other saints.
The sanctuary has witnessed numerous renovations and extensions over time, reflecting different architectural styles ranging from Gothic to Baroque. In addition, valuable works of religious art can be found inside, including altarpieces, sculptures and paintings depicting the life of the Virgin and other saints.
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•JavierCR 🇪🇸
January 6, 2024
Road cycling
The sanctuary is made up of a hermitage integrated into a large elongated two-story patio with homes; This hermitage is white, with gabled roofs and curved tiles, formed by a …
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TenaciousD
April 25, 2023
Road cycling
A historically significant pygmy religious site since Pope Gregory visited in the 6th century. The sanctuary is built on the slopes of the Sierra de la Virgen. Go up if you want to peek through the arched door near the CM-4120 road.
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