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Huéznar Falls
In the heart of the Sierra Norte of Seville, the Huéznar River cascades down in impressive waterfalls that form the Cascades de Huéznar.
Old church of Nuestra Señora de la Victoria
The church of La Victoria de Estepa was part of the convent of the Padres Mínimos. Partially demolished, it still conserves parts of the wall and the tower. Also the doorway, which is located in another church in the town.
Colegiata de Osuna
The Collegiate Church of Santa María de la Asunción de Osuna, founded in 1526, is a Renaissance temple with a rectangular floor plan and three naves, with a bell tower that was rebuilt after a lightning strike in 1918. Inside, there are chapels with ribbed vaults and a presbytery with a dome added in the 18th century. It houses the Ducal Pantheon, a Plateresque style complex that includes chapels and rooms, transformed in the 20th century by the architect Jacomo Gali.
Santa María Encarnación Parish Church
In the Plaza del Llano stands the parish church of Santa María de la Encarnación, which, ennobled by its tower-façade, is the most important church in the centre of Constantina,
Hermitage of San Juan Bautista
The Hermitage of San Juan, located on the hill of the castle of Alanís, was probably the first parish church in the town, with architecture dating from the 14th or 15th century. This Mudejar building with a single nave and decorated doorways housed sculptures and a mural of the Baptism of Christ, although many pieces disappeared in 1936. After its deterioration at the end of the 20th century, it was refurbished and is now used for civilian purposes.
Church of Nuestra Señora de Consolación
The parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación is located in the highest and oldest part of Cazalla de la Sierra, occupying one of the sides of the Plaza Mayor, in which it stands out for its sober monumentality, rising above the town like a compact but heterogeneous bastion.
Castillo y Torre del Reloj
The castle of Almadén de la Plata, built in the 14th century on the site of a Roman fort from the 1st century AD, had defensive functions on the Silver Route and against Portugal as part of the Galician Band. Although much of it was lost in the 18th and 20th centuries, in 1997 it was partially rebuilt to house the current Town Hall. Nearby, the Clock Tower, erected in 1905 on the site of the old Hospital de los Angeles, still marks the hours in the Plaza del Reloj.
Old church of Santa Ana
The old church of Santa Ana, built between the end of the 15th and the beginning of the 16th century, was extended in the 17th and 18th centuries, becoming a single-nave temple with Baroque decorative elements. Its three-part tower-façade with belfry and spire, its main chapel covered by a half-orange dome, and side chapels with polychrome domes and vaulted ceilings stand out.
Church of Nuestra Señora de Gracia
The parish church of Santa María de Gracia is located in the heart of the historic center of Almadén de la Plata, very close to what was once the medieval castle and is now the seat of the Town Hall. In front of its main façade, a wide square opens up, allowing for a full view of the church, with its slender tower standing out.
Trekking route
El Real de la Jara, in the Sierra Morena mountains of Seville, is an ideal destination for hiking enthusiasts, with routes that cross pastures, streams and unique natural landscapes. Its main routes include the Batrocal Way, the La Lobera Geo-Route and the Rivera del Cala Route, ideal for enjoying the tranquillity and beauty of the surroundings.
Ermita de Cuatrovitas
The current Cuatrovitas chapel, located in Seville, contains one of the best-preserved rural mosques of Al-Andalus, built around 1180 during the Almohad period.
Molino del Francés
The Molino del Francés is part of the Route of the Ciudadeja Mills, a route that shows the remains of old mills and a landscape that is characteristic of the Sierra Morena in Seville. Although some of the mills in the area have fallen into disrepair, this one has been restored by the Town Council and today its structure allows us to appreciate a complete view of the area's industrial past.
La Lima Mines and the El Pedroso Iron Works
Located in the heart of the Sierra Morena in Seville, the La Lima Mines and the El Pedroso Ironworks are a unique testimony to the Industrial Revolution in Andalusia. Founded in 1817, the factory was a benchmark in the production of iron, using the natural resources of the area, such as iron deposits and the hydraulic energy of the Huéznar River.
Jardines de Forestier
The Forestier Gardens are located at one of the highest points in the Aljarafe area of Seville. They are the last gardens designed and created outside France by Jean Claude Nicolas de Forestier.
Santa Brigida Hill
The hill of Santa Brígida is the highest viewpoint in the area. A Muslim marabout was erected here and a chapel dedicated to Santa Brígida was built on top of it.
Historical and Artistic Heritage
The town of El Pedroso has an interesting historical and artistic heritage throughout its history.