It was founded at the end of the 18th century for charitable purposes, aimed at assisting poor patients and educating people without resources.
Initially sustained through rural and urban properties, it lost its economic capacity after the disentailment processes. The building preserves notable elements such as its chapel and a Baroque-style belfry, and its courtyard has traditionally been a space of community significance, especially during religious celebrations like Palm Sunday.
After a long period of abandonment, it was restored between 2005 and 2006, regaining its function as a public building. It currently houses the municipal library, the adult education center, and an assembly hall, establishing itself as a landmark of local historical heritage, both for its architectural value and its connection to the social memory of Valenzuela.
It is a rock-cut hydraulic structure, bathtub-shaped (a bagnarola), used for collecting and storing water. It is located at the southern end of the ancient Iberian oppidum and was excavated during recent campaigns promoted by the Valenzuela Town Council and supervised by the Junta de Andalucía. The cistern is part of the urban system of the settlement and reveals advanced planning regarding water supply. The archaeological materials found in its surroundings allow it to be dated between the Late Bronze Age and the Roman Republican period, before the site was abandoned.
