Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, El Cabaco
Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, El Cabaco, Marian sanctuary in Sierra de Francia, Spain
The religious complex stands at 1723 meters altitude on Peña de Francia mountain, featuring a Gothic church with a neoclassical facade and bell tower.
French colonists named the region Francia after settling in the area following the Moors expulsion in the eleventh century from Salamanca province.
The Dominican friars maintain the sanctuary since 1436, preserving religious traditions and organizing the annual September 8 celebration of Virgin Mary.
The mountain sanctuary remains inaccessible during winter months due to snow, with optimal visiting conditions from late spring through early autumn.
The sixteenth-century jurisdictional roll in the square displays coats of arms of King Juan II and Dominican Order within an arcade setting.
Location: El Cabaco
GPS coordinates: 40.51270,-6.16891
Latest update: May 12, 2025 11:01
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