Hermitage of the Purísima Concepción, San Vicentejo

The Hermitage of the Purísima Concepción features a rectangular layout with a nave divided into two sections and a presbytery built entirely of stone masonry.

The construction date of the hermitage, inscribed on its southern facade, indicates it was erected in 1162 during the second half of the twelfth century.

The hermitage displays intricate stone carvings on its capitals, including stylized acanthus leaves and human faces, representing medieval artistic craftsmanship.

The building stands on a small elevation several meters from the urban center of San Vicentejo in the province of Burgos, Castile and León.

The semicircular apse presents five sections of blind arcades with three superimposed arches: trefoil at the top, pointed in the middle, and rounded at the bottom.

Location: San Vicentejo

GPS coordinates: 42.75000,-2.67972

Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:55