Iglesia del Carmen, San Fernando

Name: Iglesia del Carmen
Address: San Fernando, Spain

#27 among attractions in San Fernando

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The church of Carmen or church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen and Santa Teresa which is located in Alameda Marqués de Comillas, in the city of Cádiz is a Catholic temple of baroque style.

Six years after the arrival of the Carmelite Order to the city, 1737, the works of the temple began, directed by the master builder José Bolaños. It was built in baroque style and the works were completed in 1762. The façade, with two belfries of Americanist airs, and the image of Nuestra Señora del Carmen stand out in its exterior. In its interior we can highlight the gilded wooden altarpiece, presided over by an image of the Virgin of Carmen, dated 1638 as a carving by Jacinto Pimentel.

Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 36°27'28"N, 6°12'13"W

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Iglesia del Carmen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada, Municipal Museum, Castillo de San Romualdo, Puente Zuazo.

0.5 miN
Architecture, Historical place, Observatories and planetariums
Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada, San Fernando
13 min walk • The Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada is the scientific institute and astronomical observatory of the Spanish Navy, located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain.
0.8 miNE
Museum
Municipal Museum, San Fernando
20 min walk • Museo Histórico Municipal de San Fernando is a museum located at 63 Calle Real in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. The building was built in 1755 by a merchant of Cadiz, Alonso Ortega y Muñiz, on the grounds of the Dean of the Cathedral of Cadiz.
1 miNE
Forts and castles
Castillo de San Romualdo, San Fernando
25 min walk • Castillo de San Romualdo is a castle located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. Built in the Mudéjar style, it was first mentioned in 1268. It is a protected monument on the Bien de Interés Cultural register.
1.3 miNE
Bridge
Puente Zuazo, San Fernando
35 min walk • Puente zuazo Puente Zuazo is a bridge located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. The original bridge was built in 1411.
0.9 miNE
Restaurant, Church
Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, San Fernando
25 min walk • Iglesia de la Divina Pastora is a church located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It was built in the 18th century.
0.7 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture
Iglesia Mayor de San Pedro y San Pablo, San Fernando
18 min walk • Iglesia Mayor de San Pedro y San Pablo is a church located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It is located in the heart of the city along the Calle Real.
0.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Real Teatro de las Cortes, San Fernando
18 min walk • Real Teatro de las Cortes is a theatre located on Calle de las Cortes in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It was established on 1 April 1804 as Teatro Cómico, and currently seats 433 people.
0.9 miNE
Museum
Museo Naval de San Fernando, San Fernando
23 min walk • The San Fernando Naval Museum is a naval museum located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. Although a naval museum was called for as early as 28 September 1792.
1.2 miS
Harbor
Muelle de Gallineras, San Fernando
31 min walk • Muelle de Gallineras is a fishing port and marina located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It was used in Roman times. On 23 October 304, Calventius Viator sailed from here to Africa after being martyred. During the French siege there were two defensive batteries, one lower and one higher.
0.6 miNE
Architecture
Casa consistorial de San Fernando, San Fernando
15 min walk • Casa consistorial de San Fernando is a building that houses the administrative offices of the city government of San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. This building is of neoclassic style, located in the Plaza de España and is considered the largest town hall in Andalusia and the third largest in Spain.
0.9 miNE
Museum
Capitanía General de San Fernando, San Fernando
22 min walk • Capitanía General de San Fernando is an institution of the Spanish Armada, located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It was moved from Cadiz to San Fernando in 1769, and then relocated to its current location at the end of the Calle Real in the year 1917.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Iglesia del Carmen?

Nearby attractions include Museo Camaron de la Isla, San Fernando (9 min walk), Torre Alta, San Fernando (11 min walk), Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada, San Fernando (13 min walk), Casa consistorial de San Fernando, San Fernando (15 min walk).

How to get to Iglesia del Carmen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Iglesia del Carmen:

Tram

Plaza del Carmen • Lines: T1, T2 (1 min walk)
Ardila • Lines: T1, T2 (18 min walk)

Train

San Fernando-Bahía Sur (19 min walk)

Bus

Estación de Autobuses Socibus (32 min walk)