Convento del Socorro (Socós)
Convent church in the historic core, of Gothic-Baroque fabric. Beside the castle hill and the tower.
The Convento del Socorro, known as Socós, is the convent church of the historic core of Jérica. Its fabric mixes Gothic and Baroque, with a stone doorway and a nave interior with chapels.
The complex
The convent belongs to the religious townscape of the village, beside the castle hill. The church keeps altarpieces and pieces from the centuries of convent life. The church belongs to the route of hermitages and chapels ringing the castle hill.
What to see
Step in to see the nave, the doorway and the altarpieces. Hours follow worship, so check before going. Pair with the Tower of the Bells and the Cruz Cubierta.
- Note the mix of Gothic and Baroque in the fabric.
- Then climb to the castle, on the rocky ridge.
Frequently asked questions
What style is the Socorro?
Gothic-Baroque fabric, with a stone doorway and a nave with chapels.
When can you visit?
Hours follow worship. Check before going.
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