Iglesia de San Andrés, Villanueva del Arzobispo

The church exhibits a Latin cross layout with a single nave, lateral chapel niches, and a barrel vault ceiling with lunettes for windows.

Construction began in 1600 under Bishop Sancho Dávila y Toledo, continuing until 1689 with contributions from master builder Juan Alonso de Bex.

The main baroque altarpiece, created around 1750, represents religious artistry through multiple renovations while maintaining its original style.

The church stands in the old quarter of Villanueva del Arzobispo, featuring two preserved medieval towers attached to its structure.

The interior choir space arranges across two floors with 27 seats on the upper level and 18 seats on the lower level.

Location: Villanueva del Arzobispo

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.16956,-3.01170

Latest update: March 16, 2025 12:49