San Marcos Church

Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

San Marcos is a Gothic church in Jerez de la Frontera. It originates from one of the six parishes founded by King Alfonso X of Castile after his conquest of the city in 1264. The current edifice was likely started in the mid-14th century, due to the style of its polygonal apse and the Mudéjar portal, perhaps above a pre-existing mosque. The construction is anyway not documented until the middle of the 15th century, including a substantial renovation in late Gothic style.

The church has three façades, with a main entrance portal in Mannerist style (16th century). The interior has a Baroque high altar (18th century)

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Plaza Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Sagrada Cena 8, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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User Reviews

Samuel Scimeca (2 months ago)
Beautiful small church in center of jerez.
ROVIEDO ROVI (2 months ago)
Beautiful church
Loli Romera Santafosta (3 months ago)
Very good silent access where being able to collect yourself is great
Nelson Cea (5 months ago)
Wonderful, it should have a longer opening hours so that everyone who passes by can enter to see it. Obligatory point of visit.
Benito Gutierrez (2 years ago)
Es una iglesia que te sorprenderá gratamente, tiene una estructura muy interesante y entramos sin ninguna pretensión. Las naves, los cuadros y los santos son muy interesantes. No tiene nada que envidiar la a la Catedral salvando las diferencias.
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