Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (Tuéjar)
17th-century Baroque parish church, a listed historic-artistic monument modelled on Il Gesù.
The Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles church is the parish church of Tuéjar, an Alto Turia village between Chelva and Titaguas. It is a 17th-century Baroque church, a listed national historic-artistic monument modelled on Il Gesù.
History
The 17th-century Baroque parish was listed as a national historic-artistic monument. Its plan follows the Il Gesù model, with nave and side chapels, a reference of the religious architecture of La Serranía.
What to see
The Baroque nave and chapels on the Il Gesù model. Continue to the Purisima chapel, recorded since 1595, and the San Cristóbal chapel, now an exhibition hall.
Tips for your visit
- Check access before going; no hours are published.
- Walk the old quarter on foot to the Santos gate.
- Respect worship if the church is open.
Frequently asked questions
Which model was it drawn on?
On Il Gesù, with nave and side chapels.
What protection does it have?
National historic-artistic monument.
What to see nearby?
The Purisima and San Cristóbal chapels.
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