The origin of the name "humilladero" comes from the exhibition of a cross.

This is a monolithic polychrome stone cross in front of which travelers entering and leaving the city "humbled themselves." 

This cross has the effigy of Christ, and on its pedestal, there is an inscription stating that it was made by order of Bishop Don Vasco de Quiroga in 1553. On another of its faces, the city's coat of arms appears.

Upon this cross, the Humilladero Chapel was built with a sober facade.

Access to this ancient chapel is through a beautiful avenue bordered by leafy trees.

Roofed during the 17th century, its facade with semicircular arches is ornamented with Plateresque-influenced reliefs. 

Inside, it houses an interesting collection of oil paintings.