Church of San Miguel (Jerez de la Frontera)
| Church of Saint Michael | |
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Native name Spanish: Iglesia de San Miguel | |
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| Location | Jerez de la Frontera, Spain |
| Coordinates | 36°40′47″N 6°08′15″W / 36.679825°N 6.137432°WCoordinates: 36°40′47″N 6°08′15″W / 36.679825°N 6.137432°W |
| Official name: Iglesia de San Miguel | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1931[1] |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0000497 |
  Location of Church of Saint Michael in Spain | |
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.[1]
History
The Church of Saint Michael started its building in the end of the 15th Century, and based on the date of the plaque existing at the door of gospel gothic facade (1484) it leads to think that its erection was a consequence of the petition to the construction of a new temple in this area of the city to the Catholic Monarchs on their visit that year 1484. Prevously, that 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
It has rectangular floor, divided in three naves, the central one taller than the lateral ones, by pilasters from a flowery gothic style. It is considered one of the best temples of the city of Jerez.
References
- 1 2 Database of protected buildings (movable and non-movable) of the Ministry of Culture of Spain (Spanish).