Church of San Juan
The village's most monumental church, overlooking the Plaza del Trigo.
Set in the Plaza del Trigo, San Juan is the most monumental church of Atienza. It was built in the 16th century, in Renaissance style, over the remains of an earlier Romanesque temple.
It is the village's working parish and the centre of the Holy Week celebrations. Each year it hosts concerts around its Baroque organ and a nativity scene depicting Atienza itself.
- Main altarpiece with paintings by Alonso del Arco
- Image of St. John the Baptist
- Working 17th-century Baroque organ
- Painted lanterns and the Atienza nativity scene
Church of San Juan in images
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About Church of San Juan
What are the opening hours of Church of San Juan?+
Monday to Sunday, 10:30 – 19:00
How much does entry to Church of San Juan cost?+
Free entrance
How to get to Church of San Juan?+
Church of San Juan is in Atienza (Guadalajara, Spain), 150 km from Madrid via the A-2 and CM-1101. The monument is within or near the walled old town.
Is Church of San Juan accessible for people with reduced mobility?+
Access by stairs, no ramp.
What not to miss at Church of San Juan?+
Main altarpiece with paintings by Alonso del Arco · Image of St. John the Baptist · Working 17th-century Baroque organ · Painted lanterns and the Atienza nativity scene
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