Ermita del Castañuelo, Jubrique, Málaga, España - Roman Catholic Churches on Waymarking.com

Construida probablemente en el siglo XVII, la Ermita del Castañuelo está situada al Este del municipio, en el antiguo camino real que une Jubrique y Estepona. Posiblemente esta coqueta ermita, casi idéntica a la del Chorrillo, la otra ermita de Jubrique, se levantó sobre una mezquita árabe y fue reconvertida al culto cristiano en honor a la Santa Cruz.

Tras subir la escalinata, hallamos un templete de planta octogonal con un pórtico de pilastras y remate curvo. La cubierta es una bóveda semiesférica coronada por un pequeño pináculo. En su interior hallamos dos hornacinas y un altar con una cruz verde, salvada de la quema durante la Guerra Civil Española (1936-39), según cuenta la leyenda popular, gracias a la intervención de una piadosa vecina del municipio.

Desde el mirador se tiene una bonita vista de Jubrique y del profundo valle excavado por el río Monardilla.

Probably built in the 17th century, the Hermitage of Castañuelo is located to the east of the municipality, on the old royal road that connects Jubrique and Estepona. Possibly this coquettish hermitage, almost identical to that of El Chorrillo, the other hermitage in Jubrique, was built on top of an Arab mosque and was converted to Christian worship in honor of the Holy Cross.

After going up the stairs, we find an octagonal temple with a portico of pilasters and a curved top. The roof is a hemispherical vault crowned by a small pinnacle. Inside we find two niches and an altar with a green cross, saved from burning during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), according to popular legend, thanks to the intervention of a pious resident of the municipality.

From the viewpoint there is a beautiful view of Jubrique and the deep valley excavated by the Monardilla river.

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Type of Church: Chapel Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Date of building construction: 01/01/1601 Dominant Architectural Style: Mudéjar Diocese: Málaga Address/Location: Campa Solana, 16 Jubrique, Málaga España 29492 Relvant Web Site: [Web Link] Date of organization: Not listed Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed Archdiocese: Not listed

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