Art and culture
Sanctuary of La Virgen del Puerto
In a picturesque enclave, set amidst vegetation with impressive views of the Jerte Valley.
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- Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora del Puerto
Dedicated to the patron of Plasencia
Location and Contact:
- Contact person: Municipal Tourist Information Office
- Tel.:+34 927 42 38 43
- Email: oficina.turismo@aytoplasencia.es
- Website address: www.plasencia.es
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In a picturesque enclave, set amidst vegetation with impressive views of the Jerte Valley.
The sanctuary of the patron of Plasencia, Nuestra Señora del Puerto, the well-known chapel of La Virgen del Puerto, is located a few kilometres from the town centre. This sanctuary from the year 1644 is set amidst holm-oaks and scree, with impressive views of the Jerte Valley and the town. Inside it you will find a museum with possessions of the virgin.
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- Origin:
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- 16th century
- Construction:
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- Sanctuary
- Period in history:
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- 16th century
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