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The Hermitage of the Virgen del Ara, located in Fuente del Arco, Badajoz, is known as the “Sistine Chapel of Extremadura” due to its impressive mural paintings. This Mudejar-style temple is decorated with frescoes depicting scenes from Genesis, attributed to the school of the painter Francisco de Zurbarán. The hermitage is located in a privileged natural environment, surrounded by olive trees and at the foot of the Sierra Morena. It is a place full of mysticism and beauty, ideal for a cultural and spiritual visit.

Interior decoration with paintings on vault and walls. In addition to the natural environment in which it is located

Road that passes through oak forests for what are known as Dehesas Estremeñas. In the background, you can see the mountain slopes of the Sierras de las Cachoneras and the Sierra de la Traviesa.

Municipality close to the town of Monesterio and which is characterized by having a castle on top of one of the hills close to the centre. This is seen when you enter the town.

The hermitage dating from the 12th century is worth visiting, its frescoes and ornate interior stand out, which are the reason why it is known as the Sistine Chapel of Extremadura. A few meters away there is a water source that you can use to load your bottle.

The hermitage is from the 12th century. It is called the Sistine Chapel of Extremadura because of the frescoes inside. If you go mountain biking in this area you have to add this to your route.

a very romantic route, past the Castillo de las Torres. It was built in the 13th century by knights of the Santiago Order and probably served to secure the travel and pasture path and as a hostel for pilgrims. Today it is home to countless storks, who have an overview of the journey from their nests.

Very rolling track along a section of the Via de la Plata. Near Real de la Jara you can see an old ruined fortress.