Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol
1778 parish church with a late-Gothic altarpiece from the 15th-16th centuries and frescoes by Sempere.
In the old town of Onil stands the Santiago Apóstol church, the parish raised in 1778. It keeps a late-Gothic altarpiece from the 15th and 16th centuries and frescoes by the painter Sempere.
History
The church was built in 1778 for a growing town. The late-Gothic altarpiece, older than the church, survives as the oldest piece of the interior.
What to see
The late-Gothic altarpiece from the 15th-16th centuries, with its painted panels, and the Sempere frescoes decorating the interior of the 18th-century church. The tower completes the church's image in the old town.
Tips for your visit
- It stands next to the Dos Aguas palace; visit both one after the other.
- It is a working parish: fit your visit around worship times.
Frequently asked questions
When is Santiago of Onil from?
From 1778, with a late-Gothic altarpiece from the 15th-16th centuries.
What to see inside?
The painted-panel altarpiece and the Sempere frescoes.
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