Church of San Miguel (Jerez de la Frontera)

The Church of Saint Michael (Spanish: Iglesia de San Miguel) is a church in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1931.

Church of Saint Michael
Native name Iglesia de San Miguel (Spanish)
Location	Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Coordinates	36.679825°N 6.137432°W / 36.679825; -6.137432
Spanish Cultural Heritage
Official name	Iglesia de San Miguel
Type	Non-movable
Criteria	Monument
Designated	1931
Reference no.	RI-51-0000497
Location of Church of Saint Michael in Spain

History

The Church of Saint Michael started its life in the end of the 15th century. A plaque at the door of its Gothic facade is dated 1484. It is believed that the church was commissioned by the Catholic Monarchs when they visited the city in 1484. Previously, the area was served by an old hermitage. Its construction, however, would last several centuries resulting in an excellent cathedral-like set where latest gothic elements and other ones typical from beginning and full renaissance and baroque.

Description

The church has a rectangular floor divided into three naves. The central nave has a higher ceiling and between each nave are pilasters crafted in a flowery gothic style. It is considered one of the best temples in the city of Jerez.

See also

• List of Bien de Interés Cultural in the Province of Cádiz
• History of early modern period domes

External links

• 360º view