Ermita del Cristo del Caloco, 16th century hermitage church in El Espinar, Spain.
The Ermita del Cristo del Caloco is a hermitage located at the foot of Cerro del Caloco hill featuring simple stone walls built in traditional Spanish religious architecture. The structure displays the characteristic design typical of chapel buildings from this era.
The hermitage was built over a Romanesque church from the 11th century and became the center of a religious brotherhood established in 1529. This founding marked a new phase for the site, which has served as a place of devotion and prayer since then.
The hermitage contains two religious artworks that visitors can see when they arrive: a Baroque representation of Cristo del Caloco and a 16th-century image of Inmaculada Santa María del Caloco. These pieces shape the interior and show the artistic decoration that accumulated over the centuries.
The hermitage is situated about 5 kilometers from El Espinar's center near the N-VI highway and can be reached without too much trouble. Visitors can call ahead to confirm opening times, as religious services take place throughout the year at the site.
The site served as a filming location in 1955 for the Spanish cinema classic "Marcelino pan y vino" directed by Ladislao Vajda. This cinematic connection makes the hermitage notable for those interested in film history.
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