Ermita de San Formerio, Romanesque hermitage church in Pangua, Spain.
The Ermita de San Formerio is a Romanesque hermitage with a Latin cross layout that features ribbed vaults throughout its interior. Two side chapels connect to the main space through semicircular arches.
The sanctuary was built in the 12th century, combining religious and military functions at this strategic location. Its dual purpose reflects how fortified churches once served the community and its defense.
The altar displays three sections with depictions of Saint Formerio, Saint Roch, Saint Anthony, and the Crucified Christ. These images reflect the religious devotion that has developed over centuries within this sanctuary.
Visitors drive through Pangua village and then follow an ascending road that leads directly to the hermitage. A vehicle is necessary since the site sits on elevated ground above the surrounding area.
On the eastern side of the sanctuary, tombs carved into rock with human shapes date from the 9th and 10th centuries. These early medieval burial chambers show the long use of this place as a burial ground.
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