Rick Steves Spain 2019 by Rick Steves

Author:Rick Steves
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Avalon Publishing
Published: 2018-02-06T16:00:00+00:00

Perched on a ridge below the Alcázar is this unusual, historic church. Built in the 13th century by an order of chivalric knights (possibly the Knights Templar), this 12-sided Romanesque church once supposedly housed a piece of the “true cross.” Pick up an English flier at the entrance and step into the simple, nearly unadorned interior, where you’ll find a unique floor plan: a circular nave ringing a giant central column called an edicule. The inner chamber was used for chivalrous ceremonies. (While this architecture was typical of churches built by knights’ orders, few survive today.) You’ll see the red Maltese cross, signifying that the church is still linked with the Knights Hospitaller, who still use it from time to time. With its unique shape and history, the space carries a mystical feeling. And the views back up to the Alcázar from here are excellent as well.

Cost and Hours: €2, Wed-Sun 10:30-13:30 & 16:00-19:00, Tue 16:00-19:00 only, until 18:00 in winter, closed Mon and when caretaker takes his autumn holiday; outside town beyond the castle, 25-minute walk from main square; tel. 921-431-475.

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