Santiago Church

Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

The Church of Santiago was built outside the enclosure walled of the medieval city. In the place there was a chapel with the same name built in times of the Spanish reconquest. The current church was built in late 15th and early 16th century.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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OKOROHA ONYEBUCHI (2 years ago)
Santiago catholic church is holy temple to worship.And the priest is very good in preaching and sociable
Fritz Zounek (4 years ago)
Monumental building in jerez
michael donohoe (5 years ago)
Outstanding architecture and gardens
Aaron Ochse (5 years ago)
Beautiful gothic gem in Jerez. Wonderful art and architecture. Just a small 2 euro fee because it is being run as a museum. Don’t miss!
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