Valverde de la Vera: A Journey to the Green Heart of Sierra de Gredos

Congratulations! You have decided to live the Valverde De La Vera experience. You are about to travel a unique itinerary full of history, beauty and unforgettable corners. Here you have the route with all the stops you are going to make. Remember: your cell phone will automatically stamp your passage through each point of the route. Welcome to your adventure! We hope you enjoy every step and manage to complete all the proposed places. Let the journey begin!

Stops

4 stop(s) in this experience

1

Historic District

The historic center of Valverde de la Vera, Historic Site since 1971, is a jewel of the Verata architecture. Highlights include the Plaza de España with its arcades, the 15th century Picota and the old Jewish quarter. On your walk you will find fountains such as the Cuatro Caños and the granite crosses of the Viacrucis, which keep alive the overwhelming tradition of Los Empalaos.

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2

Church of Our Lady of Fuentes Claras

The Church of Nuestra Señora de Fuentes Claras, built between the XV and XVI centuries, is the artistic treasure of Valverde de la Vera. It stands out for its Churrigueresque altarpieces and the magnificent recumbent sculptures of the Counts of Nieva carved in alabaster. Do not miss the Virgin of Fuentes Claras, a delicate polychrome carving of the XVI century that is the object of great devotion in the region.

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3

Hermitages

The hermitages of Valverde are essential stops of popular fervor. That of San Blas, local patron saint, dates from the XVI-XVII centuries and is the epicenter of the feast of San Blas. For its part, the Ermita del Cristo del Humilladero (17th century) surprises for its exceptional tile front of the time. Both temples are landmarks of the religious architecture of La Vera and key points in the route of the Way of the Cross.

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4

Castle of Nuño Pérez de Monroy

The Castle of Nuño Pérez de Monroy, from the 14th century, is a unique military fortress integrated into the urban fabric. It stands out for its ingenious fusion with the local church, whose towers were reused as apse and bell tower. Its imposing Torre del Homenaje (15th century), adorned with coats of arms and garitones, is today a vibrant space for the culture and festivities of Valverde.

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