In Montilla, we count with the presence of important religious figures as St Juan de Ávila, Doctor of the Church or San Francisco Solano, Saint Patron of Montilla: who you can meet through Saint Juan de Avila and Saint Francisco Solano Routes
Cultural tourism
The city has an important heritage,due to the fact that from 16th century several religious orders located their foundations in Montilla, leaving an important heritage: St Clara convent, Santiago Church, St. Juan de Ávila Basilica, St. Francisco Solano Church,...
The main religious event, which has to be highlighted is Holy Week which has been declared of Touristic Interest 'Holy Week of Andalusia'. During this event we must highlight the 'Sentencia Romana', the dramatic play of the 'The Passion', 'The Capture' on Maundy Thursday and the Good Friday full of endless and opposing emotions that cannot let anyone indifferent.Without forgetting the flavours of the Holy Week: fried cod and sweets as 'pestiños' or 'flores' among other delicious dishes.
The main religious event, which has to be highlighted is Holy Week which has been declared of Touristic Interest 'Holy Week of Andalusia'. During this event we must highlight the 'Sentencia Romana', the dramatic play of the 'The Passion', 'The Capture' on Maundy Thursday and the Good Friday full of endless and opposing emotions that cannot let anyone indifferent.Without forgetting the flavours of the Holy Week: fried cod and sweets as 'pestiños' or 'flores' among other delicious dishes.
GALLERY
Guided tours through all cultural corners, you will travel to the most important periods of our city. We can find a variety of worthvisiting historical buildings of Montilla.
EVENTS
. During the closest Saturday to Sunday down to the day of Montilla Saint Patron are raised night rounds.
‘La Merced’ place is the starting point for hundred of neighbours accompanying Nuestra Señora de las Viñas.
Montilla’s Holy Week has been declared of Touristic Interest Semana Santa de Andalucia.
Vitis Dei Route
This route covers all the places that inspired our Doctor of the Church. We will visit his house-oratory or the Basilica, holy temple where his mortal remains are kept.
Route of St. Francisco Solano
This route allows us to visit the places along which the Saint Patron of Montilla usually walk, see many of his relics and memories, as well as watching a documentary about his live and his work.
HOLY WEEK
Montilla's Holy Week has been declared of Touristic Interest 'Semana Santa de Andalucia', it is a tradition which combine religion, popular and mundane culture.
