Convento de Santa María La Bella, Franciscan temple near El Terrón port in Lepe, Spain
The religious complex features seventeen cells surrounding a central courtyard with a water cistern, along with a refectory, kitchen, and storage areas.
The temple, established in 1513 by Francisco de Zúñiga and Leonor Manrique, replaced an earlier 15th-century structure and operated until its closure in 1835.
The annual pilgrimage celebration on August 15 draws thousands of visitors to honor the Virgin of La Bella, previously housed within the temple.
The remains of the temple stand between El Terrón port and Torre del Catalán, near the former mouth of the Piedras River.
A commemorative monument created by sculptor Francisco Rodríguez Aguaded in 1985 marks the temple's location and historical importance.
GPS coordinates: 37.22482,-7.18390
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:45
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