Some pieces of interest are preserved inside: the tomb of Commander Antonio Bravo of Jerez, made by Lucas Mitata; five panels by Luis de Morales; a Recumbent Christ, attributed to Martínez Montañés; a carving by Sebastián de Paz from 1639; the tomb of Master Yáñez de la Barbuda, and the font where San Pedro de Alcántara was baptized.

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Built on the mosque. For the origin of the name there are two theories; The first is that Almocóvar comes from "Al-Mocovara" which means the highest place, and the second …

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The Church of Santa María de Almocóvar, located in the Plaza de España in Alcántara (Cáceres), is one of the most emblematic churches in Extremadura and has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest since 1987. Inside, several pieces of interest are preserved: the tomb of Commander Antonio Bravo de Jerez, made by Lucas Mitata; five panels by Luis de Morales; a recumbent Christ, attributed to Martínez Montañés; a sculpture by Sebastián de Paz from 1639; the tomb of Master Yáñez de la Barbuda; and the baptismal font where Saint Peter of Alcántara was baptized.

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1. Garrovillas de Alconétar from Alcántara – circular via Brozas and Navas del Madroño

82.1km

03:48

850m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Main Square of Cáceres – Osborne Bull on the N-630 loop from Cáceres

137km

06:08

1,250m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Osborne Bull on the N-630 – Roman Bridge of Alcántara loop from Alcántara

117km

05:11

1,050m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Elevation 230 m

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Location: Alcántara, Brozas, Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain

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Santa María de Almocóvar Church

1. Garrovillas de Alconétar from Alcántara – circular via Brozas and Navas del Madroño

2. Main Square of Cáceres – Osborne Bull on the N-630 loop from Cáceres

3. Osborne Bull on the N-630 – Roman Bridge of Alcántara loop from Alcántara

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