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Statue of the Hooded Penitent, Castillo de los Templarios

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Statue of the Hooded Penitent, Castillo de los Templarios

Statue of the Hooded Penitent, Castillo de los Templarios

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    1. Templar Castle of Ponferrada – Alto do Poio loop from Vega de Valcarce

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    1,890m

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    August 20, 2025

    The Lambrión Chupacandiles statue in Ponferrada is a bronze tribute to one of the most iconic figures of the local Semana Santa tradition. Installed in 2024 at the Church of San Andrés, the statue depicts a Nazareno in a black hooded robe, holding a bell—just as he parades through the city each year to announce the arrival of Holy Week. The figure, which originated in the 17th century, is linked to the Hermandad de Jesús Nazareno and takes its name from a legend that says he tasted wine and even oil from candlesticks along the way. Designed by Tomás Bañuelos and Soraya Triana, the sculpture has become a recognizable symbol of Ponferrada's religious heritage.

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      Location: Ponferrada, Bierzo, León, Castile and León, Spain

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