The Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de la Piedad, located in the village of El Barraco, in the province of Ávila, is a temple with strong popular roots that unites devotion and tradition among the local inhabitants. Built in carved ashlar masonry in the 15th century, the hermitage has a single rectangular nave, which is accessed through a small garden. Inside, there is an altar dedicated to the Virgen de la Piedad, protector of the town, along with a modern carving dating from 1953, representing the Virgin offering the Child Jesus.
The ceiling of the nave is topped with a coffered ceiling of clear Moorish influence, as is its brick bell tower, which crowns the structure. The bell of the hermitage has a special meaning for the town, since it used to ring twice a day, marking the beginning and the end of the working day. This small sanctuary represents a mixture of spirituality and tradition, which is still alive in the daily life of the people of Barraco.
- Address
C. la Virgen, 37, 05278 El Barraco, Ávila - Web
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Image of the Virgin Mary
