La Campana brings together local history, a rural setting and walking routes as different themes to consider when planning a trip. Manor houses shape the historic centre, while the Church of Santa María la Blanca and the Ermita de San Lorenzo each have their own architectural and decorative histories. For time outdoors, there are paths in Parque de la Atalaya. Other highlights include an annual romería and local dishes. You can shape your stay around culture, activity or seasonal traditions.

History from Roman times to the 18th century

La Campana is part of the Comarca de Écija destination. The 18th century was the town’s heyday and was associated with the Marquesado de Villanueva del Río and the House of Alba. Manor houses from that period still stand in the historic centre. The town’s history goes back further: in Roman times, an urban settlement stood on the site of present-day La Campana. Archaeological remains also suggest that its origins date back to before the Bronze Age. Its history thus stretches from a possible prehistoric origin through the Roman settlement to the 18th century, traces of which are reflected in the manor houses in the centre.

Churches and historic features

The Church of Santa María la Blanca is a neoclassical religious building whose origins date back to the 15th century. Its interior features decorative elements, sculptures and paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The Ermita de San Lorenzo offers a different mix of features: its tiled dado dates from the 18th century, a 16th-century crucifix is housed inside, and the dome is decorated with stucco work. At Santa María la Blanca, the building’s origins sit alongside its later decorative features; San Lorenzo brings together specific architectural elements and sacred art from several centuries.

Walking routes and the rural landscape

Parque de la Atalaya has a picnic area and walking paths. La Campana is surrounded by olive groves, grain fields and livestock farms. The rural surroundings offer a different focus from the architectural history of the town centre. If you want to include a route of a set distance in your plans, consider Stage 09 of the Camino de la Frontera to La Campana: it is 24 km long, linear and rated easy. The park paths and the 24-km stage offer different ways to spend time outdoors. Check route conditions before setting off.

Romería and local cuisine

A recurring date to consider when planning a trip is the Romería de la Virgen de Fátima, held each year around 13 May. The exact date may vary from year to year, so check the event date for the relevant year if you want to plan your stay around it. The food culture is also tied to the seasons: during hunting season, traditional dishes are prepared with partridge and rabbit. Empanada campanera is a local dessert. It is made from an egg-based dough filled with sugar, cinnamon and sesame. The romería and local dishes offer different clues for choosing when to visit: the festival takes place around May, while the dishes are tied to hunting season.

Plan your journey

La Campana has no train station. You can travel by bus from the Plaza de Armas bus station in Seville. Check the latest services before travelling and plan your journey according to the specific timetable.

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