Quarries of Osuna

Land belonging to the ancient Urso, where stone was quarried for construction purposes since before the Roman occupation. It is known as ‘La Petra de Andalucía’ (the stone of Andalusia) due to its spectacular stone reliefs.

This rocky substrate has undoubtedly been used as a stone quarry continuously since at least the Turdetani period, although it seems that its exploitation must have intensified as a result of the important construction work carried out by the 4th Count of Ureña in the 16th century, until the 1960s, when work there ceased.

CANTERAS DE OSUNA

Vía Sacra
Abierto domingos: 10:00h – 14:00h
JULIO Y AGOSTO CERRADO

Precio: 3€
*Abierto 12, 19 y 26 de diciembre / 2, 6, 8 y 9 de enero de 2022

On the very edge of a precipice carved out by stonecutters, there are ruins of what was, until the last century, the Hermitage of the Via Sacra. It was built in the mid-17th century and was the final stop on the Way of the Cross.

Next to it, like a chapel, are the remains of tombs carved into the rock, following the model of the Necropolis.

El Coto Las Canteras has hosted numerous events of various kinds in its natural auditorium: television and music video shoots, fashion shows, concerts, recitals, charity galas and cultural talks.

A lo largo de estos años ha pasado por este espacio un sinfín de celebridades: Mario Vargas Llosa, Antonio Gala, Jesús Quintero; Artistas como Antonio Orozco, Manuel Cuevas, José Mercé, Raphael, Cómplices, Cantores de Híspales o Antonio Carmona, entre muchos otros; y rostros conocidos de la televisión como Paco Tous, Antonio Dechent o  Alex O’Dogherty.

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