Church of San Marcos, Jerez de la Frontera

Church of San Marcos
Native name:
Spanish: Iglesia de San Marcos
Location: Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Coordinates:
Spanish Property of Cultural Interest
Official name: Iglesia de San Marcos
Type: Non-movable
Criteria: Monument
Designated: 1931[1]
Reference #: RI-51-0000496
Location of Church of San Marcos in Spain

San Marcos is a Gothic church in Jerez de la Frontera, southern Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1931.[1]

The church 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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