Iglesia de la Virgen de los Ángeles
16th-century parish church mixing Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque sgraffito. The main church of the village.
The Virgen de los Ángeles church is the parish church of Aras de los Olmos, a Serranía village in the Alto Turia. It is a 16th-century church mixing Romanesque fabric, Renaissance work and Baroque sgraffito.
History
The 16th-century church was raised as the village parish and altered in later periods. That is why Romanesque-tradition walls, Renaissance elements and Baroque sgraffito decoration stand side by side.
What to see
The mix of styles in walls and doorways, and the Baroque sgraffito inside. Continue through the village houses to the Cortijo tower, from the 10th-11th century, and out to the Santa Catalina chapel, outside the village.
Tips for your visit
- Check access before going; no hours are published.
- Walk the old quarter on foot: the streets are short.
- Respect worship if the church is open.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Aras de los Olmos church?
From the 16th century, with alterations adding Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque work.
What is the sgraffito?
The Baroque plaster decoration kept in the church.
What to see nearby?
The Cortijo tower and the Santa Catalina chapel.
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