Sanctuary of Our Lady of Oro, Medieval sanctuary in Zuia Valley, Spain

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Oro is a religious complex situated in Zuia Valley at an elevation of 841 meters (2,760 feet), featuring stone architecture with Baroque altars and two chapels. The building displays different construction phases added over several centuries.

The sanctuary originated in the Middle Ages when the first church was built at this location. Archaeological evidence reveals that the valley was inhabited much earlier, from the late Bronze Age through Roman times.

The sanctuary's name comes from the medieval statue of Our Lady of Oro, restored in 1930, which remains the object of local devotion. The Baroque altar by Antonio de Alvarado, built in 1691, survived the 1964 renovation and still stands in the church. Two chapels, from 1638 and 1761, mark later stages of devotion at the site.

The sanctuary can be reached by road from the Murgia plateau, with parking available near the entrance. The elevated location means the approach may be steep, so sturdy footwear is recommended.

The sacristy's false plaster vaults date to 1771, distinct from the church's main vaults built between the late 14th and 15th centuries. The Baroque altar by Antonio de Alvarado, made in 1691, survived the 1964 renovation. The medieval statue of Our Lady of Oro was restored in 1930.