Bell tower During the 20th century,changes were added to the shape of the bell tower of Fortuna. These changes had hiddenpart of its baroque style.For this reason, the tower hada restoration in 1998to return it to its original...
High Altarpiece The altarpiece of the High Altarhas a very curious history. In the past, inside churchesreal candles were lit.The altarpieces were made of wood.When the wood touched the candleswould burn.To prevent fires,in the 18th century it was forbidden to...
Parish Church of Purísima Concepción (Immaculate Conception) The Church of the Immaculate Conceptionis in the Plaza Juan 23 in Fortuna.This church is in the Baroque style. The church was built between 1728 and 1744, but it has had some some changes over time.The...
Fountain of the Church of Saint Roch It is not clear when the fountain of Saint Rochwas built.Studies suggest that it may have beenbetween the 17th and 18th centuries. Nowadays the fountainis in front of the Hermitage of Saint Roch,but before it was somewhere...
Obelisk Next to the Hermitage of San Roque,there is a large stone with an elongated shape. This stone was brought to the village from a quarry. On its four sides we can seedifferent things: • A map of the municipality of Fortuna. • The shield of Fortuna. • A summary...
Sculpture of Saint Roch The original figure of Saint Roch was destroyed during the Civil War.The present one was made between 1938 and 1940but its author is anonymous. The neighbors of Fortuna are very devoted to Saint Roch. This devotion is expressed during the...
