What to see in Albanchez
Church of the Incarnation
The Parish Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation is the main religious monument of Albanchez.
It has a Mudejar, neoclassical and baroque style, in the midst of beautifully designed arches to bring the eyes to the ceiling and the altar.
It is said that the church began to be built in the mid-16th century, but in one of its side entrances, known as “La Puerta del Sol”, is an inscription dating from 1622.
It has a Mudejar, neoclassical and baroque style, in the midst of beautifully designed arches to bring the eyes to the ceiling and the altar.
It is said that the church began to be built in the mid-16th century, but in one of its side entrances, known as “La Puerta del Sol”, is an inscription dating from 1622.
It is a particularly small church, but of great beauty, more than Renaissance works, thanks to its air of romantic architecture. It has three naves, the central being the largest and where the altar is located, as well as a Latin cross plan.
Saint Roch Hermitage
It was built in the 15th century, although it has largely been restored. The exterior façade is simple, the door opens with a semi-circular arch, and a belfry stands without a bell.
Its interior is very simple, with little decoration on its white walls and has lime armour.
It is located in the lower part of town, a circumstance that gives strength to the legend that there was a plague epidemic in the whole region, but Albanchez was safe.
Its interior is very simple, with little decoration on its white walls and has lime armour.
It is located in the lower part of town, a circumstance that gives strength to the legend that there was a plague epidemic in the whole region, but Albanchez was safe.
The Cross of Calvary
The Cross of Calvary was a sign of identification for the new settlers of the 16th century. It is located in the upper part of the town, on the old exit to Almeria, and announced the character and beliefs of local people to passing travellers.
It measures two metres high and is made of white marble from Macael. It was ceded in 1693 by Martin Saez, Baltasar Cortes, Antonio Rodriguez Bervel, and Felipe Garcia, just as it says at the base of the cross. Later, two wooden crosses were added, one on each side, with processions stopping at Holy Week.
It measures two metres high and is made of white marble from Macael. It was ceded in 1693 by Martin Saez, Baltasar Cortes, Antonio Rodriguez Bervel, and Felipe Garcia, just as it says at the base of the cross. Later, two wooden crosses were added, one on each side, with processions stopping at Holy Week.
The Arches
The Roman Aqueduct of Albanchez is the area’s most representative monument. The Arches are considered one of the most important aqueducts in southern Spain, and although the exact date of its construction is not known, studies have determined that it dates from the Roman era, although it has undergone some reconstructions over time.
For some years now, the inhabitants have been looking for this monument to be recognized and catalogued as an Andalusian Cultural Heritage Site.
For some years now, the inhabitants have been looking for this monument to be recognized and catalogued as an Andalusian Cultural Heritage Site.
Los Caños Fountain
The Fountain of the “7 caños” is another of the historic sites of great relevance in Albanchez. It is a source from which 7 pipes flow that always contain flowing clean water. Built in the16th century, it was the public fountain from which the inhabitants of the area were responsible for collecting water for daily life.
This same source was the place where the inhabitants of the area washed their clothes and it also served as a watering hole for the cattle that grazed nearby.
This same source was the place where the inhabitants of the area washed their clothes and it also served as a watering hole for the cattle that grazed nearby.
Municipal Laundry
Next to the Los Caños Fountain is a watering hole and a laundry room.
The set is supplied with the carbonated waters that come from the interior of the Sierra de los Filabres.
The set is supplied with the carbonated waters that come from the interior of the Sierra de los Filabres.
Monument to the Farmer
Albanchez is a town mainly of agriculture.
Almost all the people residing in the town are linked, one way or another, with this practice, which has been the economic foundation of the town.
Around the culture of agriculture there are several traditional festivals, but there is also the Monument to the Farmer, located in one of the entrances to the Spain Square, the central square of the town, located in its heart.
Almost all the people residing in the town are linked, one way or another, with this practice, which has been the economic foundation of the town.
Around the culture of agriculture there are several traditional festivals, but there is also the Monument to the Farmer, located in one of the entrances to the Spain Square, the central square of the town, located in its heart.
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