Our Lady of Hope Chapel

Description

The hermitage of the Virgen de la Esperanza, located at the southeast end of the village, dates from the 17th century and stands out for its excellent state of conservation. Its ground plan is rectangular and its uncovered portico, with large semicircular arcades, prepares the faithful for access to the sacred place. The entrance is simple, with a triangular pediment on half-columns, and the whole is built in brick, creating a chromatic contrast with the white of the surfaces. Above it, a belfry with a semicircular arch complements the façade.

What to do in Sedella, Malaga

Montosa Mill

Sedella, Malaga

The Molino de Montosa, also known as Molino Alto, is located on the side of a hill near the town centre of Sedella. It dates back to at least 1752, and was the only water-powered mill in the village at that time, with a single set of stones. During the 19th century, the growing demand for flour, caused by the increase in population, led to the opening of a second mill in the village. At the end of the 1950s, the mill closed due to emigration and the importation of industrial flour.

In 1994, the Town Hall acquired the mill and began its restoration. The building has a rectangular ground plan measuring 15m long by 4m wide, with an irregular façade featuring six openings. The walls are masonry with stone and ceramic shingles, while the roof was completely renovated during the restoration, using wooden beams and Arabic tiles. Inside, the mill has a ground floor with a main hall, a milling room on a mezzanine, and original mazarí floors.

Roman Bridge

Sedella, Malaga

In the village of Sedella a construction with many centuries of history is preserved. It is a stone bridge with a single arch that is in very good condition. It is presumably a medieval bridge, although many call it 'Roman', and is located some 500 metres from the town centre. To get there, just follow the signs for Stage 7 of the Gran Senda de Málaga in the direction of Salares, starting in the village centre of the municipality.

Public laundry

Sedella, Malaga

Built in 1956, the washing place arose from the need of the villagers, who used to go to the Puente Romano, 1 km from the town centre, to wash their clothes. The water came from a nearby spring and was guided to the "Caño" fountain, from where it was distributed to the houses. The surplus water was stored in a watering trough and was then sent to the washing place, where it was used to irrigate the fields. Although it is not relevant for its architecture, it had a great social value for the inhabitants of Sedella.

St Andrew's Church

Sedella, Malaga

The original church was built at the beginning of the 16th century, but was badly damaged after the Moorish uprising. Only the tower has survived, which is square and massive in its lower part, with an octagonal upper body that houses the bells. The tower is topped with a green-tiled spire. The current church, with a single wide nave, has a neo-baroque altarpiece in the presbytery and a baptismal chapel at the foot. Its interior has niches, mouldings and stained glass windows that allow natural light to enter. Also of note are the religious sculptures from the 18th century and some from the 17th century, as well as a canvas from the 18th century.

Torreon House

Sedella, Malaga

The tower consists of a solid, square lower section, painted on the north side and whitewashed on the rest. The upper body, also square, has an open gallery on each side, with double semicircular arches supported by columns. The decoration varies on the north face, where rows of ashlars and bricks are arranged in a schematic pattern. At the top, the bricks are arranged in a repeating pattern close to a hexagon. The upper tower box is decorated with intersecting circles and perimeter lines, while the corners of the upper body have semi-circles decorated with semi-circular motifs, creating a half-star effect.

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