The Sanctuary of Virgen del Castillo was attached to the Castle in the nineteenth century and its construction which is neo-Byzantine style, is dedicated to the patron saint of the city, popularly known by name “Mare de Deu del Castell”. In Valencian, the church was built in her honor, hence the name of the sanctuary, Virgen la Encarnación. Its image is the same as that already worshiped in the chapel of the Castle.
It highlights the main facade, where you can see the bell tower with a dome of glazed tiles. The interior is composed of three naves separated by pillars. The nave is covered by barrel vaults with lunettes. A image of the Virgin can be seen in the presbytery or during the days of the “Baixa de la Mare de Deu” (the descent of the Virgin). The end of the week after Easter, the Virgin is used in the procession to Iglesia dels Sants Joans in the village, so that people have the virgin closer to them for a few days. These are all traditional festivities days.
How to get to the Sanctuary?
The Sanctuary can be reached on foot from the village, following a steep and winding road. Driving, or in summer with the tourist train.
Thanks to its privileged situation, from the top we can enjoy wonderful views of the entire city to the mouth of the river Júcar.
Visite the Castle just nexto to the Sanctuary:
The Cullera Castle and its walls are one of the most important monuments of the city also declared a Property of Cultural Interest .Castillo de Cullera is a set of fortifications dating back to the tenth century, at the time of the caliphate. It was raised on the remains of a Ibero-Roman construction at the time of the Reconquista, when King James I decided to reform and expand the fortress. The castle consists of 5 towers, the fortress and 2 fortified enclosures and since 1997 has the Museo Municipal of history and archaeology of Cullera.
When to climb to Santuario de la Virgen de Cullera?
If you want to visit Santuario de la Virgen de Cullera, from Oct. 1 to March 30 schedules are from 10: 00h to 13: 00h. In addition, from April 1 to September 30, the hours are extended, hosting visits from 10 to 13 hours and from 17:30 to 20:30 pm. You should know that Monday is the day of rest by what remains closed.
Information about the Sanctuary of Virgen del Castillo
