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The Hermitage or Sanctuary of the Holy Christ of Villajos is one of the most emblematic places in Campo de Criptana (Ciudad Real). It originated from the old village of Villajos, which was abandoned in the 14th century. The original church was dedicated to Our Lady of Villajos.

La Puebla de Almoradiel: Its origins are linked to an Iberian and Celtic fortress, inhabited by Romans, Visigoths, and, during the Muslim era, by the Almoravids. The ancient city stood on the Cigüela River, but was abandoned in 1276 due to epidemics. Repopulated by the Order of Santiago in the Middle Ages, it received a town charter in 1315 and the privilege of town status in 1341.

Along a walk through the town we can see the “Roman Bridge”, the parish church of San Juan Bautista, the hermitage of Nuestra Señora del Egido, the hermitage of Santísimo Cristo de la Salud, the hermitage of Santa Ana, numerous wells that once served as a water supply...

This hermitage also dates back to before 1576. Its dedication corresponds to San Gregorio. Its festival is on May 9, and is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday, with a populous and joyful pilgrimage. This hermitage is located next to the road, and no less than on the Camino Real, which goes from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela, according to the Repertory of Roads of Alfonso de Meneses, email of H.M. in 1576. (Bogas, Tembleque, Villacañas, Puebla de don Fadrique, Almoradiel, El Toboso,... Manjavacas... La Roda,... Albacete...) which also turns out to be the Spanish Silk Road, from Toledo to Murcia. Furthermore, the hermitage of San Gregorio is next to the Cañada Real Soriana, an important livestock route in La Mesta, which begins in the Sierra de Cameros, along the Iregua River, goes up to Yanguas and goes down to Soria, then through Almazán, Medinaceli, and It enters the province of Guadalajara through Cifuentes and into the province of Madrid through Valdearacete and into the province of Toledo through Santa Cruz de la Zarza, it separates the terms of Lillo and Corral de Almaguer and runs 25 kilometers from our district, of which 15 runs parallel. The Riansares River, which serves as a watering hole for transhumant cattle, enters Ciudad Real through Villarrubia de los Ojos and joins those of Cuenca and Segovia to enter the Alcudia Valley, through Almodóvar del Campo.

The hermitage of San Gregorio already appears in documents from the 16th century. Currently, the residents of Villacañas carry out a pilgrimage here. The temple is very modest, but its location at a crossroads of historic roads between vineyards gives importance to the roof of its entrance, since shade is scarce in the area.

The hermitage is located 4 km from Campo de Criptana. The Sanctuary keeps the image of the patron saint of Campo de Criptana, the Christ of Villajos. Next to the hermitage is the Pozo de la Nieve, which was once used to store and preserve ice for distribution and sale.

This wetland known as Laguna Grande covers some 72 ha and has been exploited for many years, taking advantage of its salts and brines for different uses. Today it is mainly protected due to the great ecological interest it has for the birds that live there.

In the heart of Toledo's La Mancha, its origin seems to be a fortress from the Iberian and Celtic times, later inhabited by Romans, Visigoths, Mozarabs and, during Muslim domination, by the Almoravid tribe. The parish church of San Juan Bautista and its hermitages stand out.