Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Chapel of Luis de Lucena

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 61,665 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Chapel of Luis de Lucena

Chapel of Luis de Lucena, Renaissance chapel in Guadalajara, Spain.

Description

The chapel is a rectangular building with brick walls, cylindrical buttresses at the corners, and a broad wooden cornice decorated with geometric, stalactite-like elements. The interior features a vault that spans the entire length of the chamber.

History

A doctor and humanist named Luis de Lucena founded this chapel in the mid-16th century next to the San Miguel del Monte church. The neighboring church was later demolished in 1887, but this structure survived.

Culture

The vault paintings inside show scenes from the Old Testament, particularly from Exodus and Deuteronomy, along with depictions of prophets and allegorical figures representing virtues.

Practical

The chapel is typically not open to the public today, as it serves the Provincial Monuments Commission as storage for local artworks and archaeological pieces. Visitors should make inquiries ahead of time if interested in viewing it.

Did you know?

The exterior displays unusual defensive features that make it resemble a fortification, with crenellated cylindrical bastions and specialized brick arrangements. This military appearance is uncommon for a religious building of this period and gives it a distinctive character.

Location
Architectural style
Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates
40.63411,-3.16328
Latest update
December 14, 2025 12:23

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Guadalajara).

« Chapel of Luis de Lucena - Renaissance chapel in Guadalajara, Spain » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.