Built between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries, it is one of the most important Gothic-Renaissance examples in the Valencian region. Strongly influenced by the Catalan Gothic style, this temple has acquired a more formidable character.  

The interior is made up of three naves and an ambulatory and the focal point are twelve imposing spiral columns, which constitute one of the few examples in Spain inside churches. At the end of the fifteenth century, the Medina family promoted the construction of the temple, which lasted the whole sixteenth century, where the Renaissance style was used in elements such as the access door to the sacristy and the chapterhouse. Also noteworthy is the limestone baptismal font, created by Jacobo Florentino, and at the foot of the altar, the remains of the grille worked in 1563. It was declared a national historic-artistic monument in 1931 and is acknowledged as a site of cultural interest.

LOCATION

Addres: Plaza Santiago,
Tel.: 965 81 39 19

The building is accessible for persons with reduced movility

  • The payment of the tickets by credit card is preferred.
  • Guided tours can be booked by email crv.villena@gmail.com or by phone: 965803893.
  • Guided tours maximum capacity: 20 people.

Openings and visits

Open for worship (free entrance): Monday to Thursday from 11:00h to 12:00h.

Masses from Monday to Saturday at 8:30h and 20:00h. Sundays and holy days at 8:30h, 12:00 and 20:00h.

Guided tours: Opening hours and tours from the Tourist Info Office in Villena, in Plaza de Santiago (next to the church)

From Tuesday to Saturday at 12:00 h and 13:15 h (duration 30 min).

On 25th December, 1st January and 6th January the guided tour will not be available due to holidays. 


Price: 1€ (0.50€ with discount)

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