Church of Our Lady of Peace

The Church of Our Lady of Peace is one of the main heritage landmarks of Villanueva de la Fuente and an essential building to understand the continuity of religious life in the town.

Its presence within the town center makes it a landmark for residents and visitors alike, as well as being a key part of the town's most recognizable image. Although the current church is not the oldest in the town, it does represent the enduring parish tradition, deeply rooted in the historical development of the town and its importance within the southeastern part of the Campo de Montiel region.

The old parish church was located south of the town and existed in medieval times, but it disappeared over time. The building we see today It was built around 1940, Responding to the need to provide the town with a new parish church. It features a three-aisled building with vaulted roof, Supported by pillars with attached pilasters, the church boasts a spacious, orderly interior with great spatial clarity. Beyond its contemporary chronology, the church retains the value of being heir to a long religious and urban history dating back to the medieval centuries, when the parish was already an integral part of the town's organization.

The visit allows one to understand the union between historical continuity and architectural renewal. We are not looking at a preserved medieval temple, but rather at a church that maintains the religious centrality of the town and is integrated into a broader heritage ensemble, comprised of the Hermitage of Our Lady of the Forsaken, the archaeological sites, and the water features that characterize Villanueva de la Fuente. Therefore, the Church of Our Lady of Peace should be understood not only as a place of worship, but also as an important element within the collective memory and identity of the town.