Iglesia De La Virgen De La Misericordia
- Vía de la Plata desde Sevilla / La Calzada de Béjar-Fuenterroble de Salvatierra
The oldest part dates from the 16th century, corresponding to the main altar and the sacristy. One of the later renovations took place in the late 17th century and corresponded to the nave area. In subsequent centuries, further extensions were also made to the church, although these did not represent a major transformation, such as the porticoed atrium and the surrounding rooms. The most recent extension was the last section of the bell tower, built in the last third of the 20th century to house the clock mechanism.
Inside, the church is structured as follows:
Presbytery: This contains the main altar crowned with a Baroque altarpiece. The coffered ceiling is in the Mudejar style; the plasterwork on the walls has been removed, and the exposed stone remains.
Navel: This area connects to the previous one through a semicircular arch, with the pulpit located at one of its bases, and two Baroque altarpieces on either side. The rest of the nave is divided by a semicircular arch that supports the roof. The choir stalls are located at the foot of the nave, and below it, the baptismal font. The nave's walls are mostly plastered, with traces of earlier polychromy visible in various places.
Externally, the loss of the plaster is noteworthy, resulting in a lack of uniformity in the church's areas. The main portal, located on the square, dates from the 18th century and protects the old portal with a semicircular arch. The entrance at the foot of the church dates from the same period, while the tower at the foot of the church possibly dates from the first phase of construction.

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