Medina de Rioseco - 16th Century

16th Century

The boom in the economy of Medina de Rioseco was reaching its peak during the 16th century. They built the four major temples riosecanos, for America many people left money donations and legacies to the city and its parishes. Furthermore, the municipality became the global hub of silver coming from the Indies, through the port of Seville, and became home to the most important fairs of the kingdom, after Medina del Campo. It is the moment of birth of the penitential monasteries, which raised their chapels, hospitals, etc. and began their processions of penance and passion.