Fontoria de Cepeda facts for kids
Fontoria de Cepeda is a small town in northern Spain. It is part of the Villamejil area in the province of León, which is in the region of Castile and León. Fontoria is known for its church, which sits on a hilltop called "Otero."
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About Fontoria
Fontoria de Cepeda is located about 7.5 kilometers (around 4.6 miles) from the city of Astorga. The town is surrounded by lots of plants and trees, and it's built along a river. This makes it a very green and natural place.
What to See
Fontoria de Cepeda has a special church that is important to the local people.
The Church and the Christ of Fontoria
The main church in Fontoria is home to a famous statue called the Christ of Fontoria. This statue is very important and respected by people throughout the Baja Cepeda area. Many people come to see it.
The Story of the Christ Image
Local stories say that the statue of Christ did not always belong to Fontoria's church. It is believed to have come from a church in a village called Perales. Perales is a quiet, faraway place located on a hill between Fontoria and another town called Otero. This old story adds to the special feeling around the Christ of Fontoria statue.
