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Hermitage of the Virgin of Ara
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JavierCR 🇪🇸
October 27, 2024
Hiking
The Hermitage of the Virgen del Ara, located in Fuente del Arco, Badajoz, is known as the “Sistine Chapel of Extremadura” due to its impressive mural paintings. This Mudejar-style temple is decorated with frescoes depicting scenes from Genesis, attributed to the school of the painter Francisco de Zurbarán.
The hermitage is located in a privileged natural environment, surrounded by olive trees and at the foot of the Sierra Morena. It is a place full of mysticism and beauty, ideal for a cultural and spiritual visit.
The hermitage is located in a privileged natural environment, surrounded by olive trees and at the foot of the Sierra Morena. It is a place full of mysticism and beauty, ideal for a cultural and spiritual visit.
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Datsusara Outdoors
December 9, 2022
Hiking
The hermitage dating from the 12th century is worth visiting, its frescoes and ornate interior stand out, which are the reason why it is known as the Sistine Chapel of Extremadura. A few meters away there is a water source that you can use to load your bottle.
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Edwin
December 5, 2022
Mountain biking
The hermitage is from the 12th century. It is called the Sistine Chapel of Extremadura because of the frescoes inside.
If you go mountain biking in this area you have to add this to your route.
If you go mountain biking in this area you have to add this to your route.
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Hike a moderate 9.6-mile circular route from Fuente del Arco to the historic Hermitage of the Virgin of Ara, gaining 1404 feet.
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Elevation 580 m
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