Guided tours of Historical and Artistic Heritage

Monumental guided tour in Villacarrillo

1 h y 30 min approx.
Groups: consult special price
A pleasant walk through the historic centre of Villacarrillo, accompanied by an art historian (heritage interpreter) or guide, who, thanks to their explanations, will give our visitors the opportunity to get to know and understand the importance of Villacarrillo.

Parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and Parish Museum

1 h y 15 min aprox.
Get to know this beautiful temple of artistic transition, from Gothic to Renaissance, built by the famous architect Andrés de Vandelvira. You can also visit the parish museum and the treasures it holds.

Guided tour and ascent of the bell tower of the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

45 min aprox.
Have you ever climbed the bell tower? Live this unique experience, get to know the history of the tower, its functionality for so many centuries, the hidden parts of the old medieval fortress and be amazed by its views.

Convent Church of Saint Elizabeth of the Angels

45 min approx.
Discover its origins, the religious orders that have passed through this church, the life of the villacarrillense and Venerable Mother Sister Inés de San Luis, its choir, and many more curiosities.

Villacarrillo Civil War Air Raid Shelter

45 min approx.
12 metres below the architectural jewel that is the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, we find the air raid shelter from the Spanish Civil War. Several galleries run along the entire floor of the parish church (almost 300 m), all with vaulted ceilings. A magnificent work of engineering. A museum tour with original photos of the period and sound system.

Religious imagery of Villacarrillo

1 h y 45 min approx.
Check upcoming dates and availability
Learn all about the history of the Holy Week festivity, its traditions, its origins, old brotherhoods, disappeared brotherhoods, imagery artists, history of the current carvings found in the temples of Villacarrillo, the old carvings and many other things and curiosities.

Legends, Mysteries and other curiosities of Villacarrillo Route

1 h y 50 min approx.
Groups: consult special price
Learn all about the history of the Holy Week festivity, its traditions, its origins, old brotherhoods, disappeared brotherhoods, imagery artists, history of the current carvings found in the temples of Villacarrillo, the old carvings and many other things and curiosities.

Villacarrillo municipal cemetery

1 h y 15 min approx.
Check upcoming dates and availability
Learn about the history of all the cemeteries that existed in Villacarrillo in past centuries. Visit and learn about the history of the current cemetery, its creators, problems, curiosities, unknown places in it or specific tombs of illustrious people of the town

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Monumental guided tour in Villacarrillo

Duration
1 h y 30 min approx.

Timetable
Monday to Friday (Consult timetable).

Saturday (12:00h)

Prices

  • Adult rate: 5€
  • Children between 7 and 12 years old: 2,50€
  • Children under 7: free
  • Residents: 2,50€
  • Groups: consult special price

Itinerary

Paseo Santo Cristo; Plaza de España: Casa de las Conchas; Calle La Feria: Casa-palacio de D. Celso Pellón y Crespo (casa de la Juventud), edificio de los Juzgados, casa-palacio de los Benavides Gª de Zúñiga (Biblioteca Municipal), Casa de Andrés de Vandelvira, Casa de la familia Régil-Manjón, Ayuntamiento, plaza de la constitución y camarín del Stmo. Cristo de la Salud; Calle Velázquez: Pasaje de San Juan de la Cruz, balcón Vandelviriano, antiguo concejo, Plaza Serrano Sanmartín y casa-palacio de los Rodero Matarán; Calle Ministro Benavides: Casa-palacio del poeta Matías Pastor, casa-palacio del Ministro Benavides. 

Description

This is a pleasant walk through the historic centre of Villacarrillo, accompanied by an art historian (heritage interpreter) or guide, who, thanks to their explanations, will give our visitors the opportunity to get to know and understand the importance that Villacarrillo had during the modern to the contemporary period and will show the history and richness of the artistic, cultural and monumental heritage of this magnificent town in the countryside.

The visit to the heritage sites of Villacarrillo means a journey through time, to discover the places of splendour of this municipality. The visit begins with a monumental route, where we will visit all the historical exteriors of the town, getting to know the history of the most idyllic places in Villacarrillo. An itinerary that includes all the palatial houses, ancestral homes, squares and historical places… from the 16th to the 19th century.

The tours take place daily and are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 people.

They are not private tours, but the group will be formed by all those people who book the visit on that date and without exceeding the maximum allowed by law. Priority is given to those booked in advance through the website or by prior reservation.

Important to know

The visit includes: Guide, and Civil Liability Insurance.

Visitors will be expected at the Paseo Santo Cristo (in front of the Tourist Information Point)

Historic-Artistic Heritage Visits

Let us know which visit you are interested in and we will contact you to arrange it.
  • From 12 years of age onwards are considered adults.
  • Children are considered between 7 and 12 years old.
  • Children under 7 years old are free of charge.

Parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and Parish Museum

Duration
1 h y 15 min approx.

Timetable
Monday to Friday (10:30h)
Saturdays (Consult timetable)
Sunday (11:00h)

Parish prices

  • Adult rate: 4€
  • Children between 7 and 12 years old: 2€
  • Children under 7: free
  • Residents: 2€

Museum prices

  • Rate: 2€

Description

Get to know this beautiful temple of artistic transition, from Gothic to Renaissance, built by the famous architect Andrés de Vandelvira. Enjoy all of its buildings and all of its movable artistic assets: its altarpieces, its chapels, its imagery, its paintings. Marvel at the mural paintings on the vaults, a copy of the famous Michelangelo. You can also visit the parish museum and the treasures it holds.

Important to know

The visit includes: Guide, and Civil Liability Insurance.

Visitors will be expected at the Plaza Juan XXIII.

Guided tour and ascent of the bell tower of the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

Duration
45 min approx.

Timetable
Monday to Friday (12:00h)
Saturdays (Consult timetable)
Sunday (10:00h)

Prices

  • Adult rate: 3€
  • Children between 7 and 12 years old: 3€
  • Children under 7: free
  • Residents: 3€ 

Description

Have you ever climbed the bell tower, have you ever been on a guided tour, do you know what happened to the spire in 1582, the story of the boy Luis Ramírez Martínez and the legend of the sand ramps? Now you have the chance to do just that!
 
Live this unique experience, get to know the history of the tower, its functionality for so many centuries, the hidden parts of the old medieval fortress and be amazed by its views.
 

Important to know

The visit includes: Guide, and Civil Liability Insurance.

Visitors will be expected at the Puerta del Sol of the parish church of La Asunción (Plaza Poeta José García Nieto).

Convent Church of Saint Elizabeth of the Angels

Duration
45 min approx.

Timetable
Monday to Saturday (Consult timetable)
Sunday (13:15h)

Prices

  • Adult rate: 3€
  • Children between 7 and 12 years old: 1,50€
  • Children under 7: free
  • Residents: 2€

Description

A few metres away, and after continuing around the old part of the town, we come across a small church, but totally harmonious as a whole: the Church of Santa Isabel de los Ángeles (17th century). It is a convent church with a single nave. Discover its origins, the religious orders that have passed through this church, the life of the villacarrillense and Venerable Mother Sister Inés de San Luis, its choir, and many more curiosities.

Important to know

The visit includes: Guide, and Civil Liability Insurance.

Visitors will be expected at the main entrance to the church (Ramón y Cajal Street).

Villacarrillo Civil War Air Raid Shelter

Duration
45 min approx.

Timetable
Monday to Friday (12:00h / 13:15h)
Saturdays (Consult timetable)
Sunday (12:30h)

Prices

  • Adult rate: 3€
  • Children between 7 and 12 years old: 1,50€
  • Children under 7: free
  • Residents: 2€
 

Description

12 metres below the architectural jewel that is the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, we find the air raid shelter from the Spanish Civil War. Several galleries run along the entire floor of the parish church (almost 300 m), all with vaulted ceilings. A magnificent work of engineering. A museum tour with original photos of the period and sound system.
 

Important to know

The visit includes: Guide, and Civil Liability Insurance.

Visitors will be expected at the Plaza Juan XXIII.

Religious imagery of Villacarrillo

Duration
1 h 45 min approx.

Timetable
Check upcoming dates and availability.

Prices

  • Adult rate: 3,50€
  • Children between 7 and 12 years old: 2,50€
  • Children under 7: free
  • Groups: consult special price

Description

Learn all about the history of the Holy Week festivity, its traditions, its origins, old brotherhoods, disappeared brotherhoods, imagery artists, history of the current carvings found in the temples of Villacarrillo, the old carvings and many other things and curiosities.

Important to know

The visit includes: Guide, and Civil Liability Insurance.

Visitors will be expected at the Plaza Juan XXIII.

Legends, Mysteries and other curiosities of Villacarrillo Route

Duration
1 h 50 min approx.

Timetable
Check upcoming dates and availability.

Prices

  • Adult rate: 4€
  • Children between 7 and 12 years old: 2,50€
  • Children under 7: free
  • Groups: consult special price

Itinerary

Arapiles Street; Alfonso XII Square; Bailén Street; San Francisco Street; “Tercia” Square; Saddlebags for Poetry Square; Conrado Blanco Street; Don Ambrosio Street; Andrés Segovia Street; Guadalquivir Street; Regente Molina Valero Street; Carmen Street; Pulido Alley; Antón Pérez Street; Repullete Street; Alforjas para la Poesía Square; Arco Alto Street; Fco. García del Valle Street Plaza Juan XXIII (Air Raid Shelter)

Description

Learn all about the history of the Holy Week festivity, its traditions, its origins, old brotherhoods, disappeared brotherhoods, imagery artists, history of the current carvings found in the temples of Villacarrillo, the old carvings and many other things and curiosities.

Important to know

The visit includes: Guide, and Civil Liability Insurance.

Visitors will be expected in Arapiles Street.

Villacarrillo municipal cemetery

Duration
1 h 15 min approx.

Timetable
Check upcoming dates and availability.

Prices

  • Adult rate: 3€
  • Children between 7 and 12 years old: 1,50€
  • Children under 7: free
  • Groups: consult special price

Description

Learn about the history of all the cemeteries that existed in Villacarrillo in past centuries. Visit and learn about the history of the current cemetery, its creators, problems, curiosities, unknown places in it or specific tombs of illustrious people of the town. 

Important to know

The visit includes: Guide, and Civil Liability Insurance.

Visitors will be expected in Calle San Mateo in Villacarrillo.

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