Saint John of the Cross was baptised in this church. It contains the relics of his father and brother.

Mudéjar structure with a coffered ceiling in the central nave and a tower by Lucas Giraldo. Built in the 12th-13th centuries, with a Gothic apse of the 15th century. Pointed brick arch in the north door, aljimeces on the outside of the apse, pointed arches, cross-shaped pillars inside, plus the belfry tower by Lucas Giraldo. The main altar is Baroque, from the 18th century.

Historical Data

Architecture
Religious architecture
Construction
Church
Predominant styles
Mudejar
Historical Period
  • Middle Ages
  • Early modern period

When to visit it?

Observations: Arrange a visit by phone: 920 245035 (Monday to Friday). (Worship schedules will be respected)

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    Address and map location

    • Postal address C/ La Iglesia, nº1. Fontiveros. NaN. Ávila
    • Phones
      • 920 245 142
      • 629 716 332
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    Tourist information

    • Fontiveros town hall

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    • Ávila tourism office

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      • Postal address Centro de Recepción de Visitantes - Avda. de Madrid, 39, entrada por la c/ San Vicente. Ávila. NaN. Ávila
      • Email
      • Phones
        920 211 387
      • Fax
        920 253 717
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