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Basílica de Santa María de la Asunción

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👍 This largely Gothic styled church was built around the 15th century. It sits atop the limestone cliffs of Arcos on Plaza del Cabildo - a square which is essentially a carpark and also the location of the Parador de Turismo. You'll be rewarded with some great views overlooking the countryside from th... People often mention tower, church, Arcos, worth, view, town, interior, torre, Santa,


Address

Pl. del Cabildo, 11630 Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain

Website

andaluciarustica.com

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (378 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:15 am to 1:30 pm, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
  • Sunday: 9:30 to 11 am, 12 to 12:30 pm, 1:15 to 2:30 pm, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:15 am to 1:30 pm, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:15 am to 1:30 pm, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
  • Thursday: 11:15 am to 1:30 pm, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
  • Friday: 11:15 am to 1:30 pm, 4:30 to 6:30 pm

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  • 3/5 Gonzalo M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice external architecture, but closed in the afternoon (usually, it opens toward 5pm). Too close to the parking lot.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bernd B. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) St. Mary's Basilica is built on the foundations of the old mosque in the 15th century and stands high above the city with a wonderful view from the tower. Part of the tower, probably the foundation, is to be built on the old minaret of the mosque above Also interesting are the pebbles in the ground in front of the church Well worth seeing and the steep climb is worth it (Original) Basilika St. Maria ist auf dem Fundament der alten Moschee im 15.Jahrhundert erbaut und steht dazu hoch über der Stadt mit einer traumhaften Aussicht vom begehbaren Turm. Der Turm soll zum Teil, wohl das Fundament, auf dem alten Minarett der hier vorstehenden Moschee aufgebaut sein Interessant auch die Kieselsteine im Boden vor der Kirche Sehr sehenswert und der steile Aufstieg lohnt sich
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Steven 2 years ago on Google
    This largely Gothic styled church was built around the 15th century. It sits atop the limestone cliffs of Arcos on Plaza del Cabildo - a square which is essentially a carpark and also the location of the Parador de Turismo. You'll be rewarded with some great views overlooking the countryside from the mirador or visit the bar in the Parador for an even better view and a refreshing drink after the steep climb to get here. If you're mobility restricted there is a small car park here and also taxis (probably the best option as the street are very narrow in places).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francisco Solís N. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful emblematic tower right in the center of the town, it has several facades and the magic circle on one of its stairs. (Original) Bonita torre emblematica justa en el centro del pueblo, tiene varias fachadas y el círculo mágico en una de sus escaleras.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David O. A. 1 year ago on Google
    A must see when visiting Arcos. Go up in the tower for an amazing 360 degree view.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Felix T. 11 months ago on Google
    Pretty amazing that they built this church in a small town. Cars are not allowed to drive up the hill, so I’d suggest that you park the car in the town centre, then walk up the hill!

  • 5/5 Michael S. 5 years ago on Google
    Don’t suggest trying to park there, well worth the walk up.

  • 5/5 Alan L. 10 months ago on Google
    High impact baroque interior in an architecturaly fascinating building

  • 5/5 Silviu S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great view, electric atmosphere if you want to park your car in the nearby square. It's a rare experience. Just go and see it

  • 5/5 Igor F. 1 year ago on Google
    Impressive church from out and inn. And the church bell tower is worth special attention. It is worth to climb 100 steps for breathtaking views of the town and surroundings. One of the best tower views you can find in Spain!

  • 5/5 jose l. 9 months ago on Google
    Relatively small. It richly decorated. The views from the tower are great

  • 5/5 Dexter C. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful basilica on top of the hill! Beautiful small white hill town of Arcos 1hr fr Seville. Love the hill town, the food (payoya cheese and conejo) and the scenery ( Parador, Basilica, white houses view of the Guadalete river)

  • 5/5 Lisa D. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning Basilica, so worth the €4 for the views from the tower and inside too.

  • 4/5 Sheila B. 1 year ago on Google
    We suggest check opening times before you walk up the long cobbly streets here. It was very disappointing when we arrived as could not go in as closed. Looked so beautiful from the outside

  • 3/5 Oscar G. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well, I was going to pass by without "reviewing", but when I read things like this. 'On its north side you can see the typical arches that give the town its name.' Some excerpts. The name of Arx-Arcis (fortress in height) comes from its Roman foundation. The Lisbon earthquake of 1755 changed its appearance, affecting the Churches of Santa María, San Pedro and San Agustín, sinking the north wall of the Castle, which, falling into the moat and burying it, gave rise to Nueva Street. Parish Church of Santa María de la Asunción Temple of Mudejar origin from the 14th or 15th centuries that, after some renovations carried out during the first half of the 16th century, was converted into a splendid Gothic church. The Jerez-born architect Diego Moreno Meléndez directs the construction of the flying buttresses that cross the Callejón de las Monjas from one side to the other, and that since then have supported the walls of the church on this side, inclined by the weight of the vaults. In the 18th century, its enormous tower was projected, as a reference to the Giralda. This is an unfinished tower, which provided for a second body of bells on top of the current one, plus another with an octagonal floor plan for the clock, and another more similar one as the final auction. And if not there is a thing called Wikipedia, which is not the hand of a saint but almost. (Original) Pues yo iba a pasar de largo sin "reseñar", pero cuando leo cosas como está. 'En su lado norte pueden verse los típicos arcos que dan nombre al pueblo." (sic). No he podido contenerme. Pero si en cinco minutos sin proponérmelo he encontrado varios oriundos que amablemente me han explicado la historia de Arcos de la Frontera. Algunos extractos. El nombre de Arx-Arcis (fortaleza en altura) proviene de su fundación romana. El terremoto de Lisboa de 1755, cambió su fisonomía, afectando a las Iglesias de Santa María, San Pedro y San Agustín, hundiéndose el muro norte del Castillo, que al caer al foso y enterrarlo, dio origen a la calle Nueva. Iglesia Parroquial de Santa María de la Asunción Templo de origen mudéjar de los siglos XIV o XV que tras unas remodelaciones realizadas durante la primera mitad del siglo XVI quedó convertida en una espléndida iglesia gótica. El arquitecto jerezano Diego Moreno Meléndez dirige la construcción de los arbotantes que cruzan de parte a parte el Callejón de las Monjas, y que sostienen desde entonces los muros de la iglesia por este lado, inclinadas por el peso de las bóvedas. En el siglo XVIII se proyecta su enorme torre, como un referente a la Giralda. Esta es una torre inacabada, que preveía sobre el actual un segundo cuerpo de campanas, más otro de planta octogonal para el reloj, y otro más similar como remate final. Y sino hay una cosa que se llama Wikipedia, que no es mano de santo pero casi.

  • 5/5 Oreane 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful basilica it is clearly worth the detour, the entrance for the visit of the interior + the tower cost us 4€. From the top of the tower there is an incredible view of the city and the lake, the interior is also magnificent 👍 (Original) Très belle basilique elle vaut clairement le détour, l'entrée pour la visite de l'intérieur+la tour nous a coûté 4€. Depuis le sommet de la tour il y a une vu incroyable sur la ville et le lac, l'intérieur est aussi magnifique 👍

  • 5/5 Jeannette V. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cute, surprisingly fancy for this tiny village. Entrance fee was 2€ and we had the church to ourselves.

  • 5/5 aureliano ferrero f. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful church in the monumental area of ​​Arcos. In a transitional Gothic style, it preserves beautiful reliefs and beautiful frescoes. It is worth highlighting the curious organ with embossed pipes. (Original) Preciosa iglesia en la zona monumental de Arcos. De estilo gótico de transición conserva hermosos relieves y bonitos frescos. Cabe destacar el curioso órgano con tubos repujados.

  • 4/5 Paco G. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Basilica is a temple of Mudejar origin from the 14th or 15th centuries that, after profound remodeling carried out during the first half of the 16th century, was converted into a splendid Gothic church; This aspect that architecturally predominates in the interior, not so in the exterior, where together with elements typical of ogival art (front of Santa María), other equally relevant ones of Renaissance and Baroque types coexist (facade of the nave of the epistle, dominated by its huge tower). A shame not having been able to access its interior as it was closed the day I was in Arcos de la Frontera. A must visit for the next time you go. (Original) La Basílica es un templo en origen mudéjar de los siglos XIV o XV que, tras unas profundas remodelaciones realizadas durante la primera mitad del siglo XVI, quedó convertida en una espléndida iglesia gótica; aspecto este que arquitectónicamente predomina en el interior, no así en el exterior, donde junto con elementos propios del arte ojival (portada de Santa María), conviven otros igualmente relevantes de tipos renacentistas y barrocos (fachada de la nave de la epístola, dominada por su enorme torre). Una pena no haber podido acceder a su interior al estar cerrada el día que estuve en Arcos de la Frontera. De obligada visita para la próxima vez que vaya.

  • 5/5 rober j. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Recommended visit in Arcos de la frontera, especially the climb to the tower from which you will have a magnificent view of the square, castle and much of the city. Also interesting the half climb see the clock machinery. Visit to the tower and church 4 €. (Original) Recomendable visita en Arcos de la frontera, sobre todo a subida á torre dende a que teredes unha magnífica vista da praza, castelo e gran parte da cidade. Tamén interesante a media subida ver a maquinaria do reloxo. Visita a torre e igrexa 4€.

  • 5/5 Guido T. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow


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