The hermitages of Atienza
Four sanctuaries that mark the village's calendar and landscape.
The Hermitage of Our Lady of the Star, about 3 km along the Madrigal road, is the heart of La Caballada: square in plan, with an 18th-century Baroque altarpiece and a porch of sabina-wood pillars, it includes a dining room for the brotherhood meal. The Humilladero, or hermitage of the Santo, welcomes the traveller at the entrance to Atienza, at the junction of the CM-110 and GU-134, with a park of tables and swings.
The Hermitage of Our Lady of Val, north of the village and about 500 m from the old town, is the one of greatest artistic value: its Romanesque portal bears an unusual archivolt of ten figures. Santa Lucía, 3 km away beside the CM-1001, was built in the 16th century and hosted La Caballada while the Estrella hermitage was being rebuilt.
- Estrella hermitage — heart of La Caballada
- Humilladero — at the entrance to the village
- Nuestra Señora del Val — Romanesque portal of ten figures
- Santa Lucía — 16th-century hermitage
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About The hermitages of Atienza
What are the opening hours of The hermitages of Atienza?+
Exterior visit, 24 hours Interiors open only during religious celebrations: the Estrella, on the Saturday of the Seven Omelettes (18:00–20:00) and Pentecost Sunday (11:00–18:00); the Humilladero, on the Sunday nearest 10 July (12:00–14:00); del Val, on 3 May and 8 September; Santa Lucía, on 13 December.
How much does entry to The hermitages of Atienza cost?+
Access is free.
How to get to The hermitages of Atienza?+
The hermitages of Atienza is in Atienza (Guadalajara, Spain), 150 km from Madrid via the A-2 and CM-1101. The monument is within or near the walled old town.
Is The hermitages of Atienza accessible for people with reduced mobility?+
Hermitages in the rural surroundings; access by tracks and roads, uneven terrain.
What not to miss at The hermitages of Atienza?+
Estrella hermitage — heart of La Caballada · Humilladero — at the entrance to the village · Nuestra Señora del Val — Romanesque portal of ten figures · Santa Lucía — 16th-century hermitage
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