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Iglesia de San Marcos, Jerez de la Frontera

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Historic site in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Church of San Marcos
Native name
Iglesia de San Marcos (Spanish)
LocationJerez de la Frontera, Spain
Coordinates36°41′09″N 6°08′21″W / 36.685752°N 6.139092°W / 36.685752; -6.139092
Spanish Cultural Heritage
Official nameIglesia de San Marcos
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Designated1931
Reference no.RI-51-0000496
Iglesia de San Marcos, Jerez de la Frontera is located in SpainIglesia de San Marcos, Jerez de la FronteraLocation 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.

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)

References

Sources

  • Diccionario Enciclopédico Ilustrado de la Provincia de Cádiz. Caja de Ahorros de Jerez. 1985.

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