Fuente El Saúz offers several distinct starting points for a culture-focused trip: the Mudéjar church Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora, the Capilla del Marquesito and the Torre del Palacio de Alonso Suárez, the only surviving part of a palace that no longer exists. The church and chapel represent architectural form and ornamental design, while the tower is a single palace fragment. The history of the town thus leads from a religious building to the remains of an earlier structure.
Church, protected status and summer opening hours
The Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora was built in the Mudéjar style and was designated a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1983. The Mudéjar style and protected status complement one another: the style describes the architecture, while the protected status has applied since 1983. In the Diocese of Ávila’s summer programme for 2026, the church was listed as open from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:30 to 20:00. These hours are part of a seasonal programme; check the current schedule before your trip.
Chapel and Renaissance details
The Capilla del Marquesito is located in the southern nave of the parish church. Its ribbed vault describes the architectural form; the hanging bosses are decorated with coats of arms and Renaissance motifs from the 16th century. This makes it possible to distinguish two levels of design: the structure created by the vault and the motifs on the hanging elements. While the Mudéjar designation classifies the style of the church, the chapel draws attention to specific architectural features and their decoration.
The tower as a palace fragment
The Torre del Palacio de Alonso Suárez is the only surviving part of the palace that no longer exists. In contrast to the Capilla del Marquesito, which is part of the parish church, the tower represents a single fragment of what was once a larger building. Alongside these architectural traces, there is also a biographical connection to the town: Alonso Suárez de Fuente el Sauz was born in Fuente el Sauz. The building and the biography thus offer different perspectives on the town’s history.
Cultural route and the landscape of La Moraña
The Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora is part of the “Los retablos y artesonados de La Moraña” route. This also places the church in a regional cultural and historical context. In La Moraña, the route passes through a flat landscape whose appearance changes with the cycle of wheat cultivation. Here, the view broadens from the style and decorations of a single religious building to the landscape: the church provides the architectural point of reference, while the route connects it to a regional theme and a changing landscape.
Getting there and planning your trip
For road travel, the AV-800 is a useful point of reference. It connects the access roads from the direction of Arévalo and Madrigal de las Altas Torres with the access road from the N-501. These directions provide a framework for planning your drive.
Discover more destinations: El Barco De Ávila, Pradosegar, Salobral, Riocabado, Fresnedilla, Berrocalejo De Aragona, El Barrio, Cebreros.
For the broader travel overview: Avila.
