Basílica de la Virgen de la Encina de Ponferrada, Renaissance church in Ponferrada, Spain.
The Basilica of La Encina features a Latin cross layout with a hexagonal head section and houses a polychrome wooden altarpiece from the 1630s.
Construction of the basilica began in 1573 following plans by Juan Alvear, with the tower construction starting in 1614 and continuing through the 17th century.
The basilica contains the statue of Our Lady of La Encina, known as La Morenica, who serves as the patron saint of the El Bierzo region.
Visitors can access the basilica daily from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, with guided tours available after mass services.
The templars discovered the virgin statue hidden inside an oak grove while collecting firewood, which later influenced the naming of the basilica.
Location: Ponferrada
GPS coordinates: 42.54426,-6.59173
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:15
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