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The hermitage is located on a hill north of Hontoba, in the La Alcarria region, overlooking the Tajuña and Hontoba stream valleys from a promontory that reaches an altitude of approximately 901 meters. Its origins are unclear, although according to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared to a shepherd and asked that a hermitage be built. There are indications of a 13th-century chapel where the Virgin was already venerated. It was also a place of retreat for nobles such as Íñigo López de Mendoza, 4th Duke of the Infantado, in the 16th century. The hermitage is listed on the Red List of Endangered Heritage due to its alarming state of general ruin.

The church dedicated to San Pedro is from the 13th century but important reforms were carried out in it during the 15th century, the main nave was redone and two other lateral ones were added, for example. It preserves its original Romanesque head, the belfry and the presbytery. Inside, don't miss the Gothic ornaments, the Mudejar pair and knuckle armor; and the small ivory carving of the Virgen de los Llanos. It was declared B.I.C with the category of Monument in 1990.

In the plain of the Arles river, between the Tagus and the Tajuña, the Villa Ducal de Pastrana welcomes us. Its multiple samples of artistic and cultural heritage have given it the title of Artistic Historical Site. Pastrana is enriched with figures and literary stories; Thus, its Carmelite convents were founded by Saint Teresa and Saint John of the Cross. Moratín later settled in the town for long periods of time and, closer to our days, Camilo José Cela immortalized it by portraying it in his Viaje a la Alcarria. The Plaza de la Hora is governed by the imposing Ducal Palace, in Renaissance style and with an abundance of Mannerist elements. Some wonderful coffered ceilings also designed by Alonso de Covarrubias, in Plateresque style, have been preserved. Likewise, the skirting boards of Toledo tiles in the Mudejar style stand out. It offers its visitors the opportunity to visit various museums and emblematic monuments of the town. DUCAL PALACE TAPESTRY MUSEUM SANTA TERESA V CENTENARY MUSEUM

Catholic temple located in the main square of the Spanish town of Hontoba, belonging to the province of Guadalajara

Hontoba is a municipality in the province of Guadalajara and is located between Hueva and Loranca de Tajuña. The church is in perfect condition and right next to the road that passes through the town.

Pastrana is a Spanish town and municipality in the south of the province of Guadalajara and is located in the region of La Alcarria, where it had its peak between the 16th and 17th centuries. It was declared a historical-artistic complex in 1966.

Located in the region of La Alcarria, this small but picturesque town offers several places to visit with a lot of history to tell. Among them are its Plaza Mayor, the fountain of the Cuatro Caños, the Convent of San José and the Ducal Palace.

The Hermitage of the Plains At the top of the hill that guards Hontoba to the north, there are still the monumental ruins of what was the hermitage of Nuestra Señora de los LLanos, of ancient medieval origin, according to a legend that tells how the Virgin appeared to a shepherd there, and to the one who asked for a hermitage to be erected. For centuries there was a large influx of devotees and the celebration of pilgrimages at that height, from which extensive panoramas are contemplated. Next to it, the Hieronymite monks from Tendilla installed a house, who attended the cult of the hermitage, and collected alms. And the Dukes of the Infantado also liked to spend long periods of time there, especially the fourth Duke, the elderly Don Íñigo López de Mendoza, in the middle of the 16th century. The current remains are from the hermitage that, in a grandiose baroque style, was built around the 18th century, and they contain nothing artistic. Source: http://aache.com/hontoba/