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A metal bridge crosses the Guadalquivir River on the outskirts of Villafranca de Córdoba. Built in the late 19th century, it is notable for its riveted iron structure, typical of the engineering of that era.

It is a river that originates in the south of the province of Ciudad Real and is formed by the confluence of the Montoro and Ojailén rivers. It creates two reservoirs before flowing past the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Head. The first reservoir is called "La Lancha" and the second, "Encinarejo," is used for swimming during the summer months. It flows into the Guadalquivir River very near the town of Marmolejo.

The first stop on the old road to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Head is where pilgrims rest and have a light lunch before continuing their journey. Here you'll find several watering troughs so the horses can quench their thirst during the approximately 20-kilometer trek from the city of Andújar. A small chapel has also been built where pilgrims can pray to the Virgin.

The Puente Mocho Bridge is located in Alcolea, within the municipality of Córdoba, and crosses the Guadalmellato River near its mouth in the Guadalquivir. It is a Roman bridge that was part of the Via Augusta, the great road that connected Cádiz with the Pyrenees via Córdoba.

The Puente Mocho Bridge connects the CH-1 highway with the CO-3103 highway, which will take us to the town of Villafranca de Córdoba. This route is popular with cyclists, as its paved road is in good condition and the low traffic of motor vehicles makes it very safe. The route is winding with continuous ups and downs, making it a perfect area for training.

In Lopera, we find one of the best examples of castles built by the Military Order of Calatrava in the province of Jaén. Declared a Cultural Monument in 1991, this fortress retains its original walled enclosure, although over the years it has also served as a residence and, in the mid-20th century, even as a winery.

The Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Head is located in the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park. This sanctuary is one of the oldest in Spain, with a history dating back to the 13th century. It is known for its impressive Gothic architecture and religious significance, making it a very popular pilgrimage site. Every year, on the last weekend of April, a pilgrimage is held in honor of the Virgin of the Head, attracting thousands of pilgrims from all over Spain. During this festival, devotees climb the Cabezo hill, where the sanctuary is located, to pay homage to the Virgin.

Since 1227, the date on which the apparition of the Virgin of the Head to Pastor Juan de Rivas is recorded, the celebration of the pilgrimage is commemorated on the last Sunday of April of each year, although the apparition took place on the night of the 11th. to August 12, 1227 in whose memory a kind of small pilgrimage is also celebrated on that date in the same Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Head.