The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tíscar, Pilgrim Place
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tíscar is a unique space in the province of Jaén. It is located in a steep space, guarded by an ancient Muslim fortress. And watered by the Tíscar River that gives rise to a spectacular natural space in which the so -called water cave develops. A magical environment that you must know. Can you come with us? Tíscar, the village of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tíscar Tíscar is a small village located thirteen kilometers from the town of Quesada, to which it belongs administratively. It is located in the region of Alto Guadalquivir. And stands out for the beauty of the natural environment and for the buildings and places that surround it. In this small village, we find a Muslim period castle, the Sanctuary of the Virgin and the Cave of Water. To get to Tíscar you have to go along the Pozo Alcón road and take the port of Tíscar. Or, choose to go from Quesada. To her, hundreds of pilgrims come who during the night before the first and last Sunday of September register a foot kilometers and kilometers of roads until they reach the sanctuary to celebrate the Holy Mass in honor of the Virgin.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tíscar The origin of the current temple dedicated to the Virgin of Tíscar is located in the 16th century. A robust building made with a gold stone that impacts both outside and inside. While the current image is the fruit of the recovery made after the destroyers caused during the Civil War. Open to a square, the entrance to the sanctuary is made by a sober cover in which the Virgin of Tíscar carved in stone is. A door that opens to a hall to whose left opens the church door. There, in the header the small image of the Virgin awaits its pilgrims. The altarpiece in which it is located was painted in the Byzantine style by Francisco Baños Martos. Next to the temple, and linked in ‘L’ the building continues with the parish house. A space that binds through an arc to the rock that protects the entire sanctuary. And on which Peña Negra Castle rises majestic. Thus, the sanctuary of Our Lady of Tíscar was protected by all that flank. The Black Peña Castle is a small fortification that rises in the highest part of the Black Peña. To get to him, you have to climb one for a small slope that is next to the houses of the village. In the immediate vicinity of the Plaza del Sanctuary. Its origin is Muslim and must have extended by means of a wall to the area where the sanctuary is located.
During the years an attempted rehabilitation and adaptation for the public visit was carried out. An intervention that has never been finished, but an intervention that is important access through metal stairs through which you can climb to the top. From there, it contemplates how wonderful this natural environment and the beauty of the landscape of Olivos that populate the province of Jaén. And you can see closely the impressive tower of the tribute of this castle. The water cave in the lower zone of the Sanctuary of Tíscar, and a little before reaching it, you will find indications to reach the water cave. This is a cave of natural origin in the water waterfalls will sorrender you. To enter it you have to travel down a tunnel through which a ditch also passes. When you finish traveling it will open an immense space in which you can contemplate this wonder of nature. Inside, there are several stairs that will take you to the different levels that the water cave has. There are catwalks and recesses worth admiring everywhere. And on one of its walls you can contemplate the protagonist of the village. Well, on top, a small image of the Virgin of Tíscar is venerated by pilgrims and devotees. These can send candles and leave offerings in thanks or request for help. Therefore, it is common to see photographs, hair ties, driving card photocopies, etc.
When you finish traveling it will open an immense space in which you can contemplate this wonder of nature. Inside, there are several stairs that will take you to the different levels that the water cave has. There are catwalks and recesses worth admiring everywhere. And on one of its walls you can contemplate the protagonist of the village. Well, on top, a small image of the Virgin of Tíscar is venerated by pilgrims and devotees. These can send candles and leave offerings in thanks or request for help. Therefore, it is common to see photographs, hair ties, driving card photocopies, etc. When you finish traveling it will open an immense space in which you can contemplate this wonder of nature. Inside, there are several stairs that will take you to the different levels that the water cave has. There are catwalks and recesses worth admiring everywhere. And on one of its walls you can contemplate the protagonist of the village. Well, on top, a small image of the Virgin of Tíscar is venerated by pilgrims and devotees. These can send candles and leave offerings in thanks or request for help.
Therefore, it is common to see photographs, hair ties, driving card photocopies, etc. There are catwalks and recesses worth admiring everywhere. And on one of its walls you can contemplate the protagonist of the village. Well, on top, a small image of the Virgin of Tíscar is venerated by pilgrims and devotees. These can send candles and leave offerings in thanks or request for help. Therefore, it is common to see photographs, hair ties, driving card photocopies, etc. There are catwalks and recesses worth admiring everywhere. And on one of its walls you can contemplate the protagonist of the village. Well, on top, a small image of the Virgin of Tíscar is venerated by pilgrims and devotees. These can send candles and leave offerings in thanks or request for help. Therefore, it is common to see photographs, hair ties, driving card photocopies, etc.
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