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La Placita de la Fuente, also known as Plaza Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, was built in the 1920s. This square reflects the Andalusian regionalist style, characterised by the use of exposed brick, decorative ceramics and architectural elements inspired by local tradition.

In the centre of the square is an ornamental fountain, which gives it its popular name. This fountain is crowned by a tile depicting the Virgin of Mercy, patron saint of the municipality. On the sides of the fountain are ceramic portraits of two prominent figures in local history: Don Francisco Pérez y Vacas, president of the Agricultural Union and illustrious mayor; and Don Luis Benjumea y Calderón, Minister of Development.

La Placita de la Fuente has undergone various modifications over time, but it retains its original essence and continues to be a meeting place and landmark for the inhabitants of Bollullos Par del Condado.

This parish church, inaugurated on 20 June 1967, was built as a result of the strong devotion to Mary Help of Christians in Bollullos. The building, designed by architect Jesús Gómez Millán, has a single nave with exposed brick walls and a concave front gable at an obtuse angle. The roof has a sawtooth profile. It is preceded by an atrium, which connects to the sacristy on the left and the parish office on the right.

Presiding over the presbytery is a crucified Christ (1.95 m), Cristo del Amor, created by José Lemus García in 1967. On the right is a serial work depicting Saint Joseph with the Child, and in the centre is the image of the parish’s patron saint, María Auxiliadora (1.68 m), by Joaquín Moreno Barb. On the Gospel side is an interesting Way of the Cross signed by J. Lemus and carved in 1967 in white artificial stone. On the Epistle side, there is a canvas of the Virgin of Mercy by Fernando Carrasco Ferreira.

The Parish Church of Santiago Apóstol is undoubtedly the most representative religious building and beloved by the residents of Bollullos Par del Condado. Declared a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC) in 2007, this church is a true witness to the history of the municipality, as its origins date back to the 14th century.

There are documents that refer to its existence as early as 1361, which shows its age and historical relevance.

The current temple was built during the Late Middle Ages and, since then, has undergone numerous transformations and improvements that have contributed to its architectural and heritage value. It has a three-nave floor plan, separated by arches and columns, with wooden ceilings in the central part and a vaulted main chapel, which stands out for its beauty and solemnity.

During the 18th century, following the serious damage caused by the Lisbon earthquake of 1755, the church underwent a major restoration led by the architect Antonio Matías de Figueroa, a leading figure in Andalusian Baroque. Thanks to his intervention, the temple acquired its current appearance, in which elements of Mudejar art are fused with those of the so-called ‘triumphal Baroque’, typical of Andalusian architecture of the period.

One of the most unique elements of the building is its tower, composed of a main body (shaft), bell tower and spire. The shaft has a very characteristic ascending rhythm, highlighted by panels and projections in the form of pilasters. In its central part there are three small openings and, higher up, a balcony with a wrought iron parapet, which adds an elegant and stately touch.

The tower houses four bells, each with its own name and date of casting, which tell part of the history of the town.

Casa Vallejo is a historicist-style mansion dating from the middle of the last century, combining influences from different architectural styles, with a predominance of neo-Mudejar elements. It features highly characteristic elements, such as the gallery with finely and profusely decorated horseshoe arches, as well as those found at the entrance to the different rooms, tiled with early 20th-century mensaque tiles, wooden coffered ceilings, exposed brickwork in the form of decorations, cornices, pilasters and bulges on the façades, and wrought iron skylights and windows overlooking the courtyard.

This chapel venerates the images of Our Father Jesus Nazarene, Holy Mary of Pasmo, Saint John the Evangelist, Our Lady of Socorro and Our Father Jesus in his Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. There is evidence of its existence since the 18th century.

It has two naves. The main nave, with Mudejar coffered ceiling with braces, connects to the main chapel. The side nave is covered with a suspended ceiling. The floor of the entire chapel is made of white and grey marble from Cártama, crafted by Francisco Jiménez Bocanegra in 1886.

Inside, there are two Baroque altarpieces and several paintings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. The altarpiece presiding over the main chapel is a remarkable Sevillian work from the last quarter of the 18th century, from the circle of Mr. Bernardo Simón de Pineda. The central niche is occupied by the patron saint of the chapel, Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno (1.70 m), a work by Mr. Antonio Castillo Lastrucci from 1938.

The side shelves feature Saint Joseph with the Child, according to 18th-century Roldanesca iconography, and the Virgin of Socorro (0.86 m), a candlestick image from around 1600.

On the wall on the Epistle side, there is an altarpiece with 18th-century pictorial floral decoration. The central niche is occupied by the image of the Virgin of Pasmo, the work of Antonio Castillo Lastrucci.

At the foot of the main nave stands a recomposed altarpiece with 18th-century foliage and rocaille elements.

The existence of a Hospital of Mercy in the 16th century led to the creation of a brotherhood centred on devotion to the Holy Christ Bound to the Column and Mary Most Holy of Mercy, a very popular brotherhood due to the figure of the executioners (Roman executioners who whipped Christ), who were subjected to all kinds of insults. An interesting Sevillian ceramic Via Crucis was displayed on the walls. The chapel, destroyed in 1976, forced its owners to ‘take refuge’ for a few years in the chapel of Nuestro Padre Jesús, until they were able to enjoy their own chapel in 1990, located on Calle Linos, where it was welcomed with great enthusiasm by the entire neighbourhood.

The new chapel, blessed on 1 April 1990, was built by Juan Acosta Faraco.

It is a rectangular building, covered with a ceiling, preceded by an atrium. In 1993, the architect José Manuel Ramos Olivares designed the façade as a linteled door crowned by a belfry with two superimposed openings. It is home to the ancient Brotherhood of Mercy, founded in the 16th century, which had its own hospital and chapel in what is now the Plaza del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús.

The Christ Bound to the Column (1.64 m), by an anonymous artist, was carved by Rafael Barbero Medina in 1950 and restored in 1991 by Francisco Berlanga de Ávila. The image of the Virgin of Mercy (1.65 m) was created by Manuel Vergara Herrera in 1953.

An interesting Sevillian ceramic Via Crucis is displayed on the walls. It also has a small image of the Virgin of Carmen, from a 19th-century Valencian workshop. The image of Saint Dominic of Guzmán, from the 18th century, comes from the Corpus Christi convent in Córdoba. In addition, there is a canvas from the same century depicting the Virgin giving the rosary to Saint Dominic.

The Chapel of Nuestro Padre Jesús Cautivo is a place of great spiritual and cultural significance in Bollullos. Built in the 18th century, the chapel stands out for its Baroque architecture, with an ornate façade and an imposing bell tower. Inside, it houses the venerated image of Nuestro Padre Jesús Cautivo, a carving that inspires deep devotion among the faithful.

Throughout the year, the chapel is the setting for various religious celebrations, including weddings, baptisms and other ceremonies, and is a meeting point for the local Catholic community. Its serene atmosphere invites reflection and inner peace.

The Chapel of Jesús Cautivo is located in the centre of Bollullos, near the Plaza de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes. Its location makes it easily accessible to residents and visitors interested in learning about the religious and cultural heritage of the town.

The typical wineries of Bollullos Par del Condado are one of the most representative pillars of its cultural and economic identity. This municipality, nestled in the heart of the Condado de Huelva, is a land of wines par excellence, where the wine-making tradition dates back centuries.

Strolling through its streets, you will come across old family-run and modern wineries, facilities that share the same love for wine, especially the famous white wine of the Condado. In these temples of flavour, you can breathe in history, taste heritage and toast to a way of life that is still alive thanks to the passion of entire generations.

One of the most representative, as it is the largest in Andalusia and one of the largest in Spain in terms of production capacity and number of members, is the Cooperativa Vitivinícola del Condado. Today, the cooperative has vineyards owned by its members and modern facilities that combine tradition and innovation to produce high-quality wines. Since 1962, its wines have been protected by the Condado de Huelva Designation of Origin.

Bollullos cannot be understood without its wineries, nor its wineries without the essence of Bollullos.

Visitors to our town can enjoy exquisite wines in a multitude of varieties, many of which are renowned and have won national and international awards, forming the local designation of origin ‘Condado de Huelva’: white wines (Joven, Condado de Huelva and Tradicional), fortified wines (Condado Pálido or Fino, Condado Viejo or Oloroso, Amontillado and Palo Cortado), fortified liqueur wines, dry and sweet (Pale Dry, Pale Cream, Medium and Cream), sweet liqueur wines (Dulce, Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel and Mistela), red wines (Joven, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva), rosé wines and their unique orange wines. In addition, we must mention the exquisite vinegars with their own designation of origin, many of them made using traditional fermentation processes that are almost a thousand years old.

The different varieties of Bollullos wines can be purchased at its numerous excellent wineries, which also offer guided tours where customers can learn about the production and harvesting processes:

– BODEGAS ACOSTA

– BODEGAS ANDRADE

– BODEGAS ‘CONVENTO DE MORAÑINA’

– BODEGAS DÍAZ

– IGLESIAS WINERY

– JOSÉ Y MIGUEL MARTÍN WINERY

– JUNCALES WINERY

– OLIVEROS WINERY

– RAPOSO WINERY

– SAUCI WINERY

– CONDADO WINE COOPERATIVE

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It is located in the heart of the old town, opposite the Parish Church of Santiago Apóstol, forming one of the most historic urban complexes in the town.

Although the exact date of its construction is unknown, due to the municipal archives being lost in a fire in 1913, it is estimated that the building is centuries old. Despite this lack of documentation, its architecture and materials allow it to be identified within the Andalusian building tradition.

The Town Hall building has been declared a monument of local interest and is of great symbolic and cultural value to the people of Bollullos. It has three well-proportioned and organised floors and stands out for its sober but elegant style.

Its main façade is in the Mudejar style, one of the most characteristic of the area, combining Christian and Islamic elements in a symbiosis that is very typical of Andalusian architecture. The most striking features are its symmetrically distributed semicircular arches, which give a sense of balance and harmony. These arches rest on columns that frame the entrance and windows of the building.

The structure also preserves traditional elements such as Arabic tile roofs, wrought iron railings and decorative exposed brick details, which reinforce its popular character and integration with the urban environment.

The Municipal Archive of Bollullos Par del Condado is located in the building that formerly served as the municipal prison. This property has been renovated to house the archive, preserving original architectural elements such as the semicircular vaults built with white brick and a 19th-century grille in the anteroom.

The archive holds a variety of historical documents, including Chapter Minutes, Royal Orders, Quintas, posters, brochures and photographs, which are available for public consultation. In addition, the old ‘Arca de las Tres Llaves’ (Ark of the Three Keys), used in the past to store important documents, is preserved inside.