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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Holly

El Acebo Shrine. Exterior view.
El Acebo Shrine. Front portico.
El Acebo Shrine. Image on the exterior of the Casa de Novenas
Santuario del Acebo. Retablo mayor, obra del escultor cangués Manuel Ron de Pixán
El Acebo Shrine. Cross in an auxiliary building.
El Acebo Sanctuary. Exterior landscape.

Built in 1575 , in polished stone and with a sober appearance, the history of this Sanctuary has been accompanied from its beginnings by a multitude of episodes that narrate the miracles of the Virgen del Acebo , a Romanesque carving from the 13th century , originally an image of the seated Virgin, completely made of wood. Over time, the sculpted body was replaced by clothing and cloaks that cover a frame, keeping the head of the original carving, and the figure of the Child Jesus was replaced in 1900, due to its deterioration.

The main altarpiece , from the 17th century, is the work of the Cangas sculptor Manuel Ron de Pixán , and is part of the baroque style spread by the Corias Monastery Workshop.

It is located on a hill, about 12 kilometers from Cangas del Narcea, and from there you can get some prodigious views of the municipality of Cangas del Narcea.

You can find more information about the El Acebo Sanctuary by clicking here.

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