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Iglesia de Sant Jordi

Fortified church

  • La iglesia de Sant Jordi de Ses Salines, en fiestas (Ibiza)
    Photo: Xescu Prats
Telephone 971 396 624
Adress Sant Jordi de Ses Salines, s/n
Municipality Sant Josep de Sa Talaia
Area Sant Jordi
Postal code 07817
  • La iglesia de Sant Jordi (Ibiza), a través del arco del patio
    Photo: Xescu Prats
  • La iglesia de Sant Jordi es la que mejor ha conservado su aspecto de fortaleza, incluidas las almenas
    Photo: Xescu Prats
  • Nave principal de la iglesia de Sant Jordi
    Photo: Xescu Prats
  • El retablo del altar mayor de la iglesia de Sant Jordi fue sustituido en 1990
    Photo: Xescu Prats
  • Una de las capillas de la iglesia de Sant Jordi, en Ibiza
    Photo: Xescu Prats
  • Detalle del campanario rodeado de almenas de la iglesia de Sant Jordi
    Photo: Xescu Prats
  • Porche de la iglesia de Sant Jordi, cubierto de madera
    Photo: Xescu Prats
  • Almenas y cúpula de la iglesia de Sant Jordi. La cal contrasta intensamente con el azul del cielo
    Photo: Xescu Prats

A visit to fortified church is a must, which was founded as a spiritual centre for the men and women who worked collecting salt in Ses Salines. It is believed that it was built before 1577, and it is characteristic for the sloppy walls and the battlements, which emphasise its defensive character. The neighbours would seek refuge in its walls when pirates attacked them. The side chapels were built in the 18th century, when the temple was no longer needed as a refuge from attacks.

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La iglesia de Sant Jordi de Ses Salines, en fiestas (Ibiza)

Photo: Xescu Prats

In the 19th century the inside was modified, and in 1990 the main altarpiece was installed.

 
Timetable
Service: Autumn and winter: daily at 19:00; Sunday also at 11:00 Spring and summer: daily at 20:00, Sunday also at 11:00
Closed months
Open all year
Days off

Open every days

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  • La iglesia de Sant Jordi de Ses Salines, en fiestas (Ibiza)
    Photo: Xescu Prats
How to arrive
Sant Jordi is a village near to airport. The church is in the village center
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