Saceruela

02Geography

Saceruela is situated in the Almadén comarca, bordered by several municipalities. To the north lies Puebla de Don Rodrigo, while Almadén and Almadenejos are to the south. Valdemanco del Esteras is located to the east, and Luciana and Abenójar to the west.

03History

Saceruela has a long history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to before Roman times. It was a significant stop on the Camino de Guadalupe de Levante, where travelers paid tolls. The area has remnants from various cultures, including Roman, Arab, and Visigothic.

• 1183 King Alfonso VIII granted rights to the Order of Calatrava to manage Saceruela's lands.
• 1463 Pedro Girón stopped in Saceruela on his way to Guadalupe, gaining independence from Piedrabuena.
• 19th century Saceruela was rebuilt after the Carlist Wars, moving to a new location.
• 1936 The remaining historical documents were destroyed during the Spanish Civil War.

Saceruela, a historic municipality in Ciudad Real, is known for its rich heritage and significant crossroads of paths.

04Cultural Heritage

The municipality is home to several notable structures and traditions. The Church of Nuestra Señora de las Cruces, built in the 13th century, is a key landmark, alongside the ancient Roman bridge and the ruins of the Castilnegro castle.

• Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las Cruces A 13th-century Romanesque church, the most emblematic building in Saceruela.
• Roman Bridge An ancient bridge, historically used for washing the clothes of the deceased.
• Ruins of Castilnegro Castle Remnants of a castle predating the Reconquista.
• Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Located along the pilgrimage route to Guadalupe.
• Fiesta de la Virgen de las Cruces Celebrated on May 3 with a religious function and procession.