The sanctuary houses the image of Our Lady of Fuensanta, the patron saint of Murcia and its surrounding huerta (fertile plain).

During the Spanish Civil War the interior was destroyed by the Republican forces controlling Murcia, necessitating a complete rebuild in the mid twentieth century.

The main facade, designed by Toribio Martínez de la Vega, includes twin towers and a stone portal, above which stand two angels holding the coat of arms of the Murcia Cathedral Chapter.

Ten sculpted reliefs depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary are located in the side chapels, created by Juan González Moreno.

The site offers panoramic views of the Murcian countryside and is located at the edge of the Carrascoy and El Valle Regional Park, a protected natural area.