Sanctuary of Torreciudad

The Sanctuary of Torreciudad stands at 506 meters elevation near the Cinca River, featuring Neo-Mudéjar architecture with handmade bricks and alabaster materials.

Construction of the religious complex began in January 1970 under architect Heliodoro Dols, with its official inauguration taking place on July 7, 1975.

The sanctuary maintains an eleventh-century Romanesque carving of the Virgin Mary, traditionally considered one of the black Madonnas of the region.

The religious complex includes a main nave with a high choir, four chapel crypts, and multimedia installations for visitors to explore the sanctuary's heritage.

The Vatican appointed Archbishop Alejandro Arellano Cedillo as pontifical commissioner in 2024, marking a significant change in the sanctuary's administration.

Location: Secastilla

Inception: January 2, 1970

Architects: Heliodoro Dols

Official opening: July 7, 1975

Architectural style: neo-Mudéjar

Elevation above the sea: 506 m

Website: http://www.torreciudad.org/

Part of: Ruta mariana

Website: http://torreciudad.org

GPS coordinates: 42.17010,0.23481

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43