Route of Churches and Chapels
Hermitage of St Rita
A 16th century hermitage with a Mudejar tower, unique in its type, it offers a glimpse into the religious and social past, being the only one of its group st...
A 16th century hermitage built on the site of the former Convent of the Holy Spirit (founded around 1530), the only one currently open for worship among the group of them that were built on the outskirts of the old Muslim city. The convent, originally female and later of canons regular, belonged to the Order of Sancti Spiritus, based in the arch-hospital of Saxia in Rome, and was dedicated to the care of abandoned infants. Placed under the patronage of the Enriquez family in 1550, it was dedicated, not without many difficulties, to the collection of the numerous foundlings of the city, until the exclaustration of 1835. Nothing remains of the old convent, which was renovated at the end of the 18th century, except for this charming chapel with its Mudejar-style tower.
Main Church (16th-18th c.)
A historic church with Gothic and Renaissance architecture, it is notable for its beautiful Renaissance grille, alfarjes and octagonal tower with bells.
Church of St James (Arrabal de Marzuela)
Exponent of the Mudejar style, it stands out for its Moorish limes and rich polychromy. It is an ideal place to lose yourself in narrow streets with historic...
Church of Los Dolores (16th century)
Located in the old moat of the medina, it stands out for its Baroque architecture with vaults and stipites, and its history linked to José de Mora.
Cloister of the Convent of Santo Domingo and exhibition space
Historic complex with arcaded cloister and cultural centre in restored church, ideal for exploring architecture and enjoying exhibitions.
Church of La Merced (16th century)
It is a 16th century building with a unique baroque dressing room, outstanding for its stucco decoration, paintings and mirrors, and its rich architectural h...
Church of San Juan (16th century)
A 16th century building with Mudejar architecture, notable for its star-shaped vault, Doric columns and unique tower. Ideal for history lovers.
Hermitage of St Rita
A 16th century hermitage with a Mudejar tower, unique in its type, it offers a glimpse into the religious and social past, being the only one of its group st...
Former Church and Monastery of San Jerónimo (16th-17th c.) and exhibition space
A historic monastery from the 16th-17th century, it stands out for its Gothic and Renaissance architecture, and offers an exhibition space in a unique and cu...
