Jerez Cathedral
Catedral de San Salvador de Jerez
A 17th–18th-century Baroque cathedral standing on high ground beside the castle, together with a freestanding bell tower, and housing paintings by Zurbarán.
The cathedral was built on the site of a former mosque and blends Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical elements, with an elaborately decorated facade. Beside it stands a freestanding bell tower converted from an old minaret. Inside you can see Zurbarán's paintings, including 'The Virgin in Meditation', and a treasury. Each September, during the grape harvest festival, the first grapes are trodden in a ceremony on the steps in front of the cathedral. Tickets cost about 7 euros and include an audio guide. On Sunday mornings the building is open only for worship.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat approx. 10:00–18:30
Nearby sights
- Alcázar of Jerez
- Palacio del Virrey Laserna
- González Byass Bodegas (Tío Pepe)
- Plaza del Arenal
- Church of San Miguel
- Bodegas Fundador (Pedro Domecq)
- Centro Andaluz de Flamenco
- Archaeological Museum of Jerez