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Church of Santiago
The Church of Santiago gives its name to the Santiago neighbourhood, one of the flamenco quarters of Jerez, and stands in Plaza de Santiago, outside the old city wall. It originated in two hermitages built after Alfonso X conquered the city in 1264. The present church was built between the late 15th century and the first half of the 16th under the direction of Alonso Rodríguez. It is a Gothic hall church with three aisles of different heights and rib vaults, and it has three Gothic doorways; the main one bears the coat of arms of the Catholic Monarchs. The Baroque tower dates from 1663, the bell gable from 1760, and the Mannerist-style sacristy was finished in 1603. It was declared a Site of Cultural Interest (Bien de Interés Cultural) in 1931. Inside is venerated the Cristo del Prendimiento, known in the neighbourhood as 'Prendi', which is carried in procession on the night of Holy Wednesday.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Church of Santiago: 3 missions
- Tell the 1663 Baroque tower from the bell gableFrom the square, pick out the Baroque tower of 1663 and the bell gable of 1760, and compare the two tops.
- Walk through Plaza de Santiago, cradle of the flamenco quarterWalk across Plaza de Santiago to the church façade and notice how the church dominates the surroundings of the neighbourhood.
- Look for the Catholic Monarchs' coat of arms on the doorwayExamine the Gothic main doorway and find the coat of arms of the Catholic Monarchs, which helps date the work to the late 15th century.
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Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Church of Santiago?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Church of Santiago?
Tell the 1663 Baroque tower from the bell gable, Walk through Plaza de Santiago, cradle of the flamenco quarter and Look for the Catholic Monarchs' coat of arms on the doorway.
What is there to see near Church of Santiago?
Jerez Archaeological Museum (318 m), Palacio del Tiempo (Clock Museum) (443 m) and Jerez Zoo and Botanical Garden (605 m).