Iglesia de Santa Caterina
1887-1900 parish church on the top of the old core, above a Civil War shelter. With castle and cistern.
The Santa Caterina church is the parish church of Vilamarxant, built between 1887 and 1900 on the top of the old core, above a Civil War shelter. It closes the old-quarter triangle with the castle and the cistern.
History
The 1887-1900 parish replaced the earlier church on the highest point of the old core. Below it lies the Civil War shelter, the 20th-century memory of the village.
What to see
The church on the square and the old quarter at its feet. Pair it with the castle remains and La Cisterna, from the 15th century.
The church square crowns the old quarter: from it you walk down to La Cisterna and the castle lanes.
Tips for your visit
- Check parish hours before going.
- Climb to the church square through the lanes.
- Respect worship if the church is open.
Frequently asked questions
How old is the church?
From 1887-1900, on the top of the old core.
What is underneath?
A Civil War shelter.
What pairs with it?
The castle and La Cisterna.
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