Iglesia Parroquial Nuestra señora de la Cabeza, Capileira, Granada, España - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Fue levantada en el siglo XVIII sobre una de 1502 que a su vez sustituyó a la antigua mezquita.
Caminando por las empinadas calles del barrio medio de Capileira nos encontramos con la tradicional y cuidada iglesia de la Virgen de la Cabeza. Nos recibe la imagen de la Virgen, cedida por los Reyes Católicos en el s. XV, anfitriona que mora en su interior, pero no el único elemento que destaca. Lo hace, también, un retablo de estilo barroco, en madera dorada, del s. XVII. Estos dos elementos principales se encuentran rodeados de detalles de los siglos XVI, XVII y XVIII, en los que el templo ha sido reconstruido.
La iglesia de la Virgen de la Cabeza tiene sus días grandes el último fin de semana de abril y el segundo de agosto, con motivo de la fiesta en honor de la patrona. La Virgen de la Cabeza se celebra en abril pero se decidió celebrarla también en agosto para que los emigrantes del pueblo, que eran muchos, pudieran asistir.
Los vecinos de Capileira adornan a la Virgen con una corona de flores frescas y se disfrazan, algunos, de “diablillos” para 'asustar' a la gente por la calle. La fiesta termina con el 'entierro de la zorra', una tradición pagana de la que no se conocen exáctamente los orígenes.

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It was built in the 18th century on one of 1502, which in turn replaced the old mosque.
Walking through the steep streets of the middle district of Capileira we come across the traditional and well-kept church of the Virgen de la Cabeza. We are received by the image of the Virgin, ceded by the Catholic Monarchs in the s. XV, hostess that lives inside, but not the only element that stands out. It also does a Baroque-style altarpiece, in gilded wood, from the s. XVII. These two main elements are surrounded by details from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, in which the temple has been rebuilt.
The church of the Virgen de la Cabeza has its big days on the last weekend of April and the second of August, on the occasion of the festival in honor of the patron saint. The Virgen de la Cabeza is celebrated in April but it was decided to also celebrate it in August so that the emigrants from the town, who were many, could attend.
The residents of Capileira decorate the Virgin with a crown of fresh flowers and some dress up as “devils” to “scare” people on the street. The festival ends with the 'burial of the fox', a pagan tradition whose origins are not exactly known.

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1501 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Católica If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 5:00 PM To: 7:00 PM If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 1:00 PM Street address of Church: Plaza de la Iglesia Capileira, Granada España 18413 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

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