The Best Churches – Religious Buildings in the Province of Cadiz

The province of Cadiz has an important diversity of religious buildings of great artistic value and with a lot of history. There is a great variety of churches throughout the region due to the wide history and the amount of people that have passed through here.

The Best Churches – Religious Buildings in the Province of Cadiz
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From small chapels to hermitages to celebrate the famous pilgrimages, ancient monasteries, cloisters and convents, churches, basilicas and even great cathedrals like those in Jerez de la Frontera or Cadiz city.

Their styles of construction are varied. You can find jewels of romanesque or gothic style, like the Cartuja in Jerez, considered the building with most architectural value in all the province of Cadiz. There are also baroque churches that sometimes present features of other religions, since some settled where previously there were synagogues or mosques.

Each and every one of them hold small treasures to discover, such as carved images, paintings or goldsmithing.

Don’t forget about visiting the fantastic and beautiful cathedrals of the province of Cadiz, such as the one in Jerez de la Frontera, built on an old mosque, and the one in Cadiz, that blends Italian baroque styles with the Spanish architectural tradition.

If you are interested in the history of how the first liberal constitution of Spain was created, we recommend visiting the San Fernando Major Church, where the Deputies swore the Cortes in 1810. Stop by the San Felipe Neri Oratory, in Cadiz city, where the different sessions of the deputies took place. Finally, visit the Church of El Carmen, which was where the first constitution of Spain came to light on March 19, 1812.

TUDESTINO provides you with information about the main churches and religious buildings of each town in the province of Cadiz.

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Church of San Juan de Dios
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The Church of San Juan de Dios is located in the heart of the old town of Cadiz. You will find it in the square that bears its name. What is more, it is attached to the building of the Town Hall. It is a rare example of a church with Greek-cross plan. Outside, the...

Church of Santa Cruz (Old Cathedral)
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The Church of Santa Cruz (or Old Cathedral) is the most historic temple in Cádiz city. Built on the site of a former Muslim mosque, at the behest of Alfonso X of Castile, it was built as a cathedral in 1263. The original building was Gothic-Mudejar style, but has undergone several modifications. The exterior is...

Church of La Caridad
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The Church of La Caridad is one of the greatest examples of the Baroque style that can be found in Rota. Inside, the main altarpiece from the 18th century, part of the main altar by Mr. Diego Roldán, is noteworthy. In the centre of it, the statue of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores with the...

Ermita de San Sebastián
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The Ermita de San Sebastián (“Hermitage of San Sebastián”), in Setenil de las Bodegas (Province of Cadiz), is the first Christian building of the town after its reconquest at the end of the 15th century. Of few dimensions, it is a temple of late Spanish Gothic style. During the siege, Queen Elizabeth gave birth to...

Church of El Carmen in Cadiz
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The Church of El Carmen is a temple of great artistic and historical importance. On March 19, 1812 the solemn Te Deum was held in thanksgiving for the completion of the Constitution of Cadiz. It was proclaimed that same day. The church, from the mid-18th century, has a Latin cross plan. Moreover, its main façade...

Ermita de San Antonio
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From the Nasrid period (XIV-XV century), the Ermita de San Antonio (Hermitage of San Antonio) welcomes us as soon as we arrive in Ubrique (Spain). Surrounded by narrow white streets, its large clock marks the hours for all locals. A few metres away from the Peñón de la Becerra, it offers one of the best...

Hermitage of Santo Cristo de La Vera Cruz
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The Hermitage of Santo Cristo de La Vera Cruz is the oldest temple in Chiclana. It was built in the second half of the 16th century. The current façade of the chapel reflects the many reforms that it has undergone along its history. The lattice atrium and the huge cross that presides over it stand...

Hermitage of San Blas
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The Hermitage of San Blas, in Benaocaz, was built at the beginning of the 18th century. This building came to life thanks to popular donations received. It was reconstructed in 1924. Rectangular shaped, it is interesting to see how its walls are painted imitating architectural elements, such as altarpieces and...

Convent of Corpus Christi
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The Convent of Corpus Christi is one of the most important monuments of Bornos. Created in order to house nuns, its construction was authorised in 1593 by Pope Clement VII. The building, of large proportions, was built out of stone and brick. It has two floors and an arcaded patio where a beautiful staircase with...

San Juan Bautista Parish Church
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The San Juan Bautista Parish Church, in Chiclana de la Frontera, is a beautiful example of neoclassical style. It was built between 1773 and 1814, according to the projects by Torcuato Cayón and Torcuato Benjumeda. It has been declared Cultural Heritage Asset. Inside, a part of the altarpiece of the old church stand out, designed...

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