Ermita de San Ambrosio

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Ermita de San Ambrosio

Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Ermita de San Ambrosio, Archaeological ruins in Barbate, Spain

The Ermita de San Ambrosio features stone walls with horseshoe arches, wooden beams, and a rectangular apse that demonstrates early Christian architectural principles.

Built in 644 by Bishop Pimenio on the foundations of a Roman villa, the hermitage underwent Mudejar renovations that modified its original Visigothic structure.

The site contains archaeological findings from multiple periods, including the Iron Age and Roman Empire, reflecting the evolution of religious practices in Andalusia.

The ruins, located at coordinates 36.2148125, -6.0025084, belong to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cadiz y Ceuta and maintain protected status as Cultural Heritage.

Behind the apse lies a pool structure that researchers suggest functioned as both a baptistery and a connection to the pre-existing Roman villa.

GPS coordinates: 36.21481,-6.00251

Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:55

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Ermita de San Ambrosio: Archaeological ruins in Barbate, 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