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Capilla de San Benito Abad
San Benito Abad Chapel

This chapel is located in what is now a central street of our town, which was formerly known as Calle de San Benito.

Los Palacios y Villafranca. Vista lateral de la torre del campanario de la Iglesia de Sta María la Blanca
Santa María la Blanca Parish Church

The church was built in the 15th century by the Ducal House of Arcos, the Lord of the town of Los Palacios, who had great devotion to the Lady of the Snows, patron saint of the village.

Bollullos de la Mitación. Campanario de la Iglesia de San Martín de Tours
San Martín de Tours Church

This baroque-style church, built in the 18th century, has two entrances: the main one is opposite the high altar, next to the tower and the other one opens to the Epistle side. The Mudéjar-style, brick bell tower is attached to the façade. It is very similar to that of the church of the neighbouring town of Umbrete built by Diego Antonio Díaz.

Iglesia de Ntra. Sra. de la Asunción
Ntra. Sra. de la Asunción Church

The impressive pictorial decoration from the 18th century makes this Church an artistic landmark. The Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Church was completed in 1646. It has always had strong ties with the Real Hospital de Pobres Enfermos de la Asunción, a charity hospital. 

Estepa-Iglesia de Santa María
Santa María Church

Declared a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC) in 2001

The Santa María la Mayor Church is also home to Estepa’s Museum of Sacred Art, located on the Cerro de San Cristobal.

The Church sits inside the walled compound of Estepa Castle, next to the Santa Clara and San Francisco convents.

Morón de la Frontera. Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced

Its name comes from the Order of the Mercedarios Descalzos, who built it in the 17th century.

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Belén
Nuestra Señora de Belén Church

The Franciscan friars of San Juan de Aznalfarache provided for the parishioners of Tomares from the early 15th century until 1808 when the Archbishop of Seville appointed a secular priest to the parish. The Nuestra Señora de Belén Church was built in 1708.