Iglesia Parroquial de Santa María Magdalena

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Discover the wonderful parish church located in monumental Villafranca del Cid in a getaway bursting with culture and history. Don’t miss it.

Iglesia Parroquial de Santa María Magdalena, Santa María Magdalena Parish Church in Villafranca del Cid is a Plateresque style church that first started being constructed in the year 1567. It is one of many points of interest located in this part of Els Ports.

Santa María Magdalena Parish Church was extended on a number of occasions over the centuries to create, for example, El Trasagrario Chapel and the Communion Chapel in 1725. In the latter, you can see a small work of art, a tabernacle made by the artist Vicente March in the mid-20th-century, which won the National Metalwork Prize. You will also be taken aback by a Gothic altarpiece dedicated to San Miguel.

Located next to Santa María Magdalena Parish Church is the Parish Museum, which is housed in a crenellated tower and displays a fascinating collection of art. Villafranca del Cid is a municipality that has a large number of monuments to visit as well as a picture-perfect district. Start planning your getaway: it’s going to be an unforgettable one.