Convento de Caños Santos, Religious complex in Olvera, Spain
Description
Convento de Caños Santos is a religious complex in Olvera featuring a church with one nave and a distinctive tower that shifts from a square base to an octagonal shape at the top. The interior spaces are organized simply around the main worship area.
History
The complex was established in 1542 when the Count of Ureña donated land for a shrine. Between the 16th and 18th centuries, structural modifications were made that reflected local building practices of those eras.
Culture
The convent takes its name from the natural springs nearby that remain central to local devotion. Visitors can still observe how these water sources shape the spiritual identity of the place.
Practical
Following restoration work completed between 2007 and 2008, the property now houses a cultural center with exhibition spaces for visitors to explore. You can walk through the building to see the architectural details that reflect changes over several centuries.
Did you know?
A cave with natural springs stands close to the convent, springs that gave the complex its name in the first place. Local tradition holds that the image of the Virgin appeared at this spot, making it a destination for local pilgrimage.
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