Historical and Artistic Heritage

El Pedroso is a town with a long history dating back to prehistoric times. It is an important mining centre in the province of Seville. this municipality boasts a wealth of historical and artistic heritage of great interest, such as the Ermita del Cristo de la Misericordia, the Renaissance-style Cruz del Humilladero, the Ermita de la Virgen del Espino, dedicated to the town's patron saint, and the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Consolación, which houses works by great artists such as Juan Martínez Montañés and Pedro Millán. Another major point of interest is the Escuelas Nuevas building, designed by the architect Aníbal González, which houses a permanent exhibition on José Manuel Lara, founder of the Grupo Planeta.