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The parish church of Santibáñez, with an initial medieval layout, is the most representative and important building in the town. Its original construction dates back to the 13th century, and some remains from that time are still preserved, indicating a clearly Mudejar style, also known as brick Romanesque.

Ideal place to stop to gain strength on our route, inside the Hermitage there are a couple of spectacular images.

Beautiful building erected in the 16th century in a Renaissance style, but with Gothic features present. The temple is made up of three naves, octagonal pillars and vaults decorated with star-shaped ribbed designs. The altarpieces deserve special mention, mostly dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, which stand out in their splendor.

Iron bridge of an old railway that crossed over the Duero.

This bridge is a palisade construction that crosses the Duero river in the town of Tudela de Duero. Built in the 16th century, it presents a design of arches and pillars of great architectural beauty.

The church of San Juan de Santibáñez de Valcorva, built between the 12th and 13th centuries, has a brick Mudejar or Romanesque style. It is the oldest church in the region and is protected by the castle or Casa Fuerte de Santibáñez de Valcorba on its north side and by the Valcorba stream on its south side. Over the centuries, it has undergone extensions and modifications, including the construction of a Gothic nave and a fortress bell tower in the 17th century.

The castle of Portillo stands on top of a hill that dominates Tierra de Pinares. Built in the 14th century and restored in the 15th century, the castle was the scene of the arrest and imprisonment of Álvaro de Luna. It represents the power and wealth of its lords, with a square structure, keep, barbican and three fortified gates. In its parade ground there is a well more than 30 meters deep.

On a fortified hill stands the Castillo de Portillo. The climb to the castle is steep but with incredible views that will greet you from the top of its defensive walls.