Ibiza Cathedral

Ibiza Cathedral is a house of worship in the Old Town with architectural features from two different periods visible in its design. The building has sturdy supporting walls and a trapezoidal bell tower that give it its distinctive appearance.

After the conquest of the island in 1235, Catalan forces under Guillem de Montgrí built a place of worship on this site. The construction took place on the remains of a former Muslim building that had previously stood there.

The building holds spiritual importance for the island's residents and carries the name that reflects its role as the main church of Ibiza's diocese. Today it remains a place where community and faith come together in the life of the island.

The site is easily reached on foot in the Old Town and can be visited without paying an admission fee. Visitors should keep in mind that regular services take place on Sundays, which may affect a sightseeing visit.

The interior of the building houses five separate chapels arranged in a polygonal apse and each dedicated to different saints. This arrangement offers visitors a rare example of such a chapel layout in a church from that era.

Location: Ibiza

Inception: 13 century

Architectural style: Gothic architecture, baroque architecture

Website: http://obispadodeibiza.es/es/catedral.html

GPS coordinates: 38.90667,1.43667

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48