Church of the Santas Justa y Rufina, Orihuela

The Church of the Santas Justa y Rufina features a single nave with side chapels, complemented by a Gothic bell tower decorated with pinnacles.

The church construction started in 1300 on the foundations of a former mosque, reflecting the transition from Muslim to Christian rule in medieval Spain.

The church dedicates its name to Saints Justa and Rufina, with interior vaults containing decorated keys representing local and religious motifs of these patron saints.

Located at Calle Santa Justa in Orihuela, the church provides wheelchair access and welcomes visitors through both Renaissance and Baroque entrance portals.

The Gothic bell tower stands as one of only two remaining examples of such architecture in the Valencian Community, alongside the Miquelet of Valencia Cathedral.

Location: Orihuela

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Accessibility: Dostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich

Part of: cultural heritage in Alicante

GPS coordinates: 38.08532,-0.94960

Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:13