Charterhouse of Santa María de la Defensión

Contactgegevens

Carrera de Jerez a Algeciras Km.5
11406 Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz (Andalusia)
cartujadejerez@gmail.com
www.turismojerez.com
Tel.:+34 956156465
Fax.:+34 956156683

Lokalisatie

Autonome regio: Andalusia
Provincie/Eiland: Cadiz

Beschrijving

Serenity in Jerez.

It is considered one of the buildings of greatest artistic value in the province of Cádiz.

It was built in the second half of the 15th century on the initiative of the knight Álvaro Obertos de Valeto. Its outstanding features include the Greco-Roman portico, the chapel of Santa María de la Defensión, the Gothic cloister, and the Arrayanes courtyard. There are notable paintings by Roelas decorating the main altar in the church.

Bouw: Carthusian monastery
Artistieke periode: Gothic
Historische periode: 15th century

Praktische informatie

Openingstijden

Opened during hours of worship. Opening times available on the webpage or by phone. Visits to the gardens and main courtyard: from Tuesday to Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

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