Ermita de Santa Elena, Mozarabic hermitage church in Biescas, Spain
The Ermita de Santa Elena stands at the entrance of Tena Valley, featuring architectural elements that combine Christian and Islamic designs throughout its structure.
Dating from 1300, this religious building represents the Mozarabic architectural period when Christians lived under Muslim rule in medieval Spain.
The church preserves original Mozarabic columns and contains a cave that, according to regional tales, provided shelter to Saint Helena of Constantinople.
The site requires a 4-kilometer round trip hike from the parking area through a gorge formed by the Gállego River over millennia.
The hermitage grounds include a spring and a small pond where stones reportedly bear marks from Saint Helena's rest during her legendary escape.
Location: Biescas
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Mozarab
GPS coordinates: 42.66289,-0.32084
Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:32
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