Santiago Church

Santiago Church

History

Santiago church was declared Spanish Property of Cultural Interest and Spanish Historic-Artistic Monument. After the Jerez conquest in 1264, it was built next to the city wall a hermitage which was the seed of the current church and the famous Santiago neighbourhood.

Its construction began in the 15th century and finished in the 16th century under leadership of Alfonso Rodríguez.

Currently the church is in restoration process.

Exterior description

The main facade is gothic style and it is decorated and divided by two bodies which are flanked by pinnacles. The lateral facades are resembled to the main, but these have less decoration.

The tower, bulrush and the sanctuary chapel are baroque style.

It exists one shield of the Catholic Monarchs in the main door which shows the time construction, 15th century, however, the tower and the bulrush are later.

Interior description

The church has three naves of different heights being the central nave taller than the laterals. In the exterior it is compensated by buttresses.

We have to highlight the Capilla de la Paz (Peace Chapel) which is previous the church construction, dated in 14th century.

Also, it is important the sculpture of Señor del Prendimiento (Apprehension Jesus) which is attributed to Roldana and it is located in the front of gospel nave. This sculpture is one of the most venerated of Jerez.

Visit

Regrettably, it is in restoration process, so you can only see from the outside.

Contact and location

Address: Plaza de Santiago

Telephone: 956180839