Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Piedad

The church of Nuestra Señora de la Piedad in Azuara, originally responded typologically to the Mudejar fortified church model, so widespread in Aragon during the late Middle Ages. It was built in the second half of the 14th century, had a straight chevet and a wide single nave with two bays and side chapels covered with pointed barrel vaulting.

This construction was modified in the 18th century, when the orientation of the church was changed, the entrance was enabled through the old chancel, where a high choir was built, and a new presbytery was opened on the opposite side, preceded by a wide dome-shaped transept in baroque style.

In addition, the perimeter gallery, open to the outside by means of pointed arches and to the inside by means of lattices, and the two towers that flanked the new façade were enlarged, adding an octagonal body to both of them. In contrast, the rest of the surrounding towers were cut back to align them with the height of the new roof.

The exterior Mudejar decoration is very scarce, reduced to friezes of angled bricks framing the tribune and cantilevered brick corbels under the eaves. There is also a flordelisee cross motif on the north side wall. It is now used for masses, the arrival of the Magi and funerals. This church is cared for by the 100 inhabitants who still keep it in good condition. It has many defects of deterioration to the passage of all the history that it contains within it. There have been 2 open doors so far this century and everyone was amazed with its interior.