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Santa Colomba De Somoza

Hermitage of the Vera Cruz

Santa Colomba De Somoza

Hermitage of the Vera Cruz

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Hermitage of the Vera Cruz

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Location: Santa Colomba De Somoza, Astorga, León, Castile and León, Spain

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1. Astorga – Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) loop from Brazuelo

95.6km

06:43

1,770m

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2. Astorga – Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) loop from Astorga

97.7km

06:48

1,800m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Santa Catalina de Somoza – Rabanal del Camino loop from Astorga

38.5km

02:22

330m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Watts Of Coffee

June 28, 2022

Beautiful Hermitage located at the entrance to the town. If you like this style of buildings, do not forget to visit its interior.

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Willem VS

June 28, 2024

The Ermita del Cristo de la Vera Cruz is located in Rabanal del Camino, a small village in the Bierzo region, in the province of León. Built in Baroque style, this hermitage was founded in the 18th century and is one of the main tourist attractions of Rabanal del Camino, as it is part of the Camino de Santiago.
According to tradition, this hermitage contains a relic of Vera Cruz, making it a place of pilgrimage for many believers. In addition to its religious value, the Ermita del Cristo de la Vera Cruz stands out for its architecture, with a simple but elegant facade and an interior decorated with paintings and sculptures of great artistic value.
The history of the Ermita de la Vera Cruz dates back to the 18th century, when it was built at the initiative of the Franciscan monks who inhabited the nearby Monasterio de San Salvador. During the War of Independence, the hermitage suffered serious damage and had to be rebuilt in the 19th century. Over the years it has been restored and improved several times, preserving its beauty and artistic value.

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Location: Santa Colomba De Somoza, Astorga, León, Castile and León, Spain

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Hermitage of the Vera Cruz

1. Astorga – Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) loop from Brazuelo

2. Astorga – Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) loop from Astorga

3. Santa Catalina de Somoza – Rabanal del Camino loop from Astorga

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