Royal Chapel of Saint Peter of Alcántara, Arenas de San Pedro
Royal Chapel of Saint Peter of Alcántara, Arenas de San Pedro, Royal chapel in Arenas de San Pedro, Spain.
The octagonal chapel features Corinthian marble pillars supporting a circular cornice and a dome topped with a decorated lantern displaying rosettes and laurel palms.
Construction of the current structure began on July 10, 1757, under King Carlos III's patronage, following designs by architect Ventura Rodriguez and completed in 1775.
The chapel maintains the ashes of Saint Peter of Alcantara in a marble and bronze urn at the central altar, drawing religious visitors throughout the year.
The chapel welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday, with temporary closures during mass services and religious celebrations throughout the year.
Francisco Sabatini executed all decorative work, creating an exact architectural reproduction of the Royal Chapel of Madrid in this provincial Spanish town.
Location: Arenas de San Pedro
Inception: 1616
GPS coordinates: 40.23167,-5.07750
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:47
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