Santa María de Ujué Church

Ujué, Spain

The 12th century fortified church of Santa María de Ujué stands on the highest point of the town. It is a fine example of Romanesque architecture, with Gothic additions.

The church originates back to the 9th century when Iñigo Arista ordered a temple to be built next to the fortress that this king ordered to be built. This first pre-Romanesque church was demolished to erect a new Romanesque building in the 12th century under the auspices of King Sancho Ramírez. In the 14th century, Charles II ordered part of the Romanesque naves to be demolished in order to build a single Gothic building. The choir, the undertowers, the crenellated towers and the façades were also built, as well as the church was surrounded by promenades and walls. All of this gave the complex the appearance of a fortress that it still has today. Interred in the church is the heart of Charles II of Navarre.

Religious sites in Spain

Address

Plaza Santa María 4, Ujué, Spain

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

More Information

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

David Ruiz (3 years ago)
Fortress church worth seeing

Laurent Pommier (3 years ago)
Don’t understand the notation of this village. Almost nothing to see. Go to Olite or Cerca de Artajona

David Caballero (3 years ago)
Very nice fortified church, just like the whole town. Above all, it goes all the way around the outside walk around the church. Very curious

Maxim Mosharov (3 years ago)
It is a small castle, there is really not much inside. Church was small, but nice, entrance is free. To turn on the lights in the church you need to drop a euro. Parking is a bit confusing and be careful driving on tiny streets. It is a small town and besides the castle/church there is not much to visit. If you want a see a town that has a feel of "old" Spain, it is worth visit.

alcotan304 (3 years ago)
Beautiful fortress basilica in a wonderful place and town. Admission is free and the door is open.

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