Church of San Dionisio (Jerez de la Frontera) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of San Dionisio |
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| Native name Spanish: Iglesia de San Dionisio |
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| Location | Jerez de la Frontera, Spain |
| Built | late 15th century |
| Architectural style(s) | Gothic-Mudéjar style |
| Official name: Iglesia de San Dionisio | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1964 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0001605 |
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The Church of San Dionisio (in Spanish: Iglesia de San Dionisio) is a beautiful old church. You can find it in Jerez de la Frontera, a city in Andalusia, Spain. It was built a long time ago, in the late 1400s.
The church mixes two cool building styles: Gothic and Mudéjar. Later, in the 1700s, its inside was updated in the Baroque style. Famous architects Diego Antonio Díaz and Pedro de Silva worked on this. In 1964, the church was recognized as a special cultural landmark called a Bien de Interés Cultural.
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Discovering the Church of San Dionisio
This church has a long history! It was first set up by King Alfonso X the Wise. He named it after Dionysius the Areopagite. This happened when the city became Christian on Saint Denis's Day in 1264.
The church has a special layout, like a basilica. It has three long sections called naves. These are separated by tall, simple pillars. These pillars have cool decorations from the Almohad style.
Most of the arches inside are pointed, which is typical of Gothic design. Each nave ends with a special area called an apse. These apses have beautiful Baroque altars. The main altar was even updated before the Baroque style became popular.
Exploring the Side Chapels
The chapels on the sides of the church are built in the Baroque style. One of these, the Chapel of the Christ of the Water, holds an old image of Jesus from the 1400s. It's a very old and important piece of art.
The Watchtower: Torre de la Atalaya
Next to the church, there's a tall tower called the Torre de la Atalaya. It was also built in the 1400s. Even though it's attached to the church, it was actually built for the town, not just for the church.
What Was the Tower For?
The tower had a very important job! It was a watchtower. People used it to look out for fires or if enemies were attacking the town. It also held the town's clock, helping everyone know the time. The tower was first mentioned in 1447. The clock was put in place in 1454, and it started being used as a watchtower in 1484. Because it's so important, the tower is also listed as a separate cultural landmark.
Gallery
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The church from outside
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A closer look at the side
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The church from Plaza de la Asunción
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Inside the main nave
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The Chapel of the Atalaya Tower
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The main entrance door
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Image of Ecce Homo
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Image of Humility and Patience
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The church organ
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A concert in the Mudéjar style
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Moments of the image blessing
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Saint Dionysius, patron of Jerez
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Panoramic view of Plaza Asunción
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Panoramic view of the church interior
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Dionisio (Jerez de la Frontera) para niños
