Dos Hermanas: Culture, Nature and History

Nature and Open Spaces

Parque de la Corchuela is an 84-hectare nature park. It includes a hundred-year-old pine forest. The forest provides plenty of shade. The site has sports fields and a diverse range of wildlife. The park can be reached via the road from Dos Hermanas to Isla Menor, near the Isla industrial area.

Parque de la Alquería del Pilar, a park, is located in the vicinity of Dos Hermanas. It comprises more than 13 hectares of gardens. These include numerous tree species of botanical interest and considerable age. Their arrangement is attributed to the French landscape architect Forestier. The park offers opportunities for observing birds and fish. There is also a children's play area, sports courses and sports fields. The auditorium hosts major events.

Culture and Routes

Plaza del Arenal is a transport hub. It is home to a railway station built in 1917 in the Neo-Mudéjar style. The Ruta Fotográfica de Dos Hermanas is a web app. It features an exclusive audio guide function and geolocation. The application's content is available in Spanish, English, French and Portuguese.

Centro Cultural La Almona, a museum, is located in the vicinity of Dos Hermanas.

History and Festive Traditions

The town's oldest temple is dedicated to Saint Anne. It is built in the Mudéjar style. Its Baroque altarpiece from the 17th century contains a Gothic sculpture of Saint Anne.

The Romería de Valme takes place on the third Sunday of every October. During the pilgrimage, the image is taken from the parish church of Santa María Magdalena to the Ermita del Cortijo del Cuarto. Since 1976, the Romería de Valme has been recognised as a festival of national tourist interest.

Archaeology and Surroundings

Remains are located at the highest point of the Orippo archaeological zone. The archaeological area of Orippo contains the remains of a military bastion. This bastion was remodelled during the Arab period and in later periods.

Castillo de Alcalá de Guadaíra, a castle, is located in the vicinity of Dos Hermanas. Museo Arqueologico is also located in the vicinity of Dos Hermanas and is a museum. Museo de Arte y Costumbres Populares, also a museum, is located in the same area. La Isleta is located in the vicinity of Dos Hermanas and is an island.

Mirador del Calvario, a viewpoint, is located in the wider regional surroundings of Dos Hermanas. Isla de la Cartuja, an island, is also located in the wider regional surroundings.

You can find more local destinations at Montellano, San Juan De Aznalfarache, Aguadulce, Peñaflor, Salteras, Alcalá De Guadaíra, Valdezorras and La Campana.

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