Church of Our Lady of the Angels

Chelva, Spain

The Archiprestal Church of Our Lady of the Angels is Chelva’s most iconic monument and is considered one of the best works of Valencian Baroque. This cathedral-sized church was begun in 1626 and its construction lasted eighty years.

The altarpiece façade, in Mannerist style, is a monumental work of masonry that alternates between the four classical orders (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite).

Juan Bautista Pérez Castiel is credited with the exuberant interior baroque decoration, the large semi-spherical dome and the bell tower, considered the first of the Valencian Baroque. Almost 60 meters high, this tower culminates with an original clock, owned by the municipality, which indicates the hours, days of the week and the month.

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Founded: 1626
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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Aina Massanet (13 months ago)
We have not entered, but we have been impressed by the building from the outside, it is large and imposing. On the façade there is a date 1887, it is in the main square of the town, today Saturday, there is a weekly market, and in the middle of the square there is a fountain, There is also the town hall and it is the beginning of the water route and the old town, I love Spain in general!
Salvador Roger García (2 years ago)
A beautiful church, the nuances of its structure are spectacular. In the background, the altarpiece under restoration stands out, which is impressive. I hope to visit it again soon for the San Antón festival. I will be back
Laura Tadeo Ballester (2 years ago)
This church seemed very large to me for the place it is in. It has a nice clock and a large square in front with a fountain. We were able to enter on Sunday around 1pm and take a quick walk before they turned off the lights to say goodbye. The large altarpiece caught my attention, made of exposed wood and very elaborate, but it is as if unfinished. Also its fake marble walls, which if you look at it from afar looks amazing. Curious, to see it.
P. (3 years ago)
Located on the main square of the town of Chelva, which is already something not to be missed, the church, built between XVII / XVIII c., offers a beautiful stop. Richly decorated in baroque style, it features stunning details, some chapels exposing original tiles. When visiting Chelva, it's a must-see.
Jose Gregorio Lepervanche Valencia (5 years ago)
We arrived to Chelva looking for the Jewish Quarter in Barrio del Azoque. We found but is was under restoration. We walked the streets and found this church. It was closed and the museums too. It was Monday and they are normally closed. We were fascinated by the an clock, which used to show not only the hour but the day and month as well. We will share photos of other parts of this historic town.
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