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What to see in Jerez
Moorish
Citadel and Mosque
12th Century fortress, former residence of the Caliph
of Seville. Within is the Moorish mosque, which of
ata María by Alfonso X the Wise, conqueror
of the city.
Cathedral
Constructed over the principal Moorish mosque. Of
particular interest among the image it houses is the
14th century figure of Christ, "Cristo de la
Viga". Zurbarán's painting of "La
Virgen Niña" (Our Lady as a Child) is
in the Cathedral Museum.
Church
of San Miguel
Situated in one of the gipsy quarters of Jerez. In
Elizabethan-Gothic style, it has a fine altarpiece
by Martínez Montañes and José
de Arce. It dates from the 16th century.
Municipal
Town Hall
Built in 1575, this combines Plateresque with the
Mudejar style which is typical of Jerez.
Church
of San Dionisio
On the same square as the Town Hall, this Mudejar
church was erected in honour of the Patron Saint of
Jerez.
Church
of San Mateo
In the late Gothic style, the church stands on a square
which contains several of the town's historically
and architecturally most importants buildings, including
the Archaeological Museum.
City
Walls
From the Almohade - Almorávide period, a good
part of the structure still stands.
Convent
Church of Santo Domingo
From the period of the Reconquest, its fne cloisters
provide a setting for numerous expositions.
Basílica Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Dating from 1268, this church houses and image of
the Virgen de la Merced, Patron Saint of Jerez. The
alcove in which the image stands is one of the finest
examples extant of craftmnship in silver.
Church
of Santiago
This stands in other old quarter Jerez and dates from
the 13th century, with later additions. The portal
is in famboyant Gothic style. The tower dates from
1665. The church is designated a National Monument.
Clock
Museum
One of Europe's best collections
Chaterhouse
of Santa María de la Defensión
Founded in 1476, this is the finest architectural
complex in the province. It has a beautiful portal
un Greco-Roman style. The church, in Gothic style,
was completed in the 18th century.
Besides, they are worth a visit Domeq Palace, The
Royal Andalusian School of Ecuestrian Arts, Bullring,
etc.
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