What to see in Canjayar
Church of the Santa Cruz del Voto
The church was built in the 18th century (between 1769 and 1777) on another earlier church built in the 16th century.
The tower was rebuilt in the 19th century to replace the previous one that was destroyed by the earthquake of 1804.
The church is located in Constitution Square and inside it is housed the most precious object venerated by the Canjayar people: the Santa Cruz del Voto.
The tower was rebuilt in the 19th century to replace the previous one that was destroyed by the earthquake of 1804.
The church is located in Constitution Square and inside it is housed the most precious object venerated by the Canjayar people: the Santa Cruz del Voto.
The cross had been hidden to protect it from desecration during the Moorish rebellion in 1568. It is a major hallmark of Canjayar.
Saint Blaise Hermitage
The Castle of Canjayar was located where the hermitage of Saint Blaise is today.
The subsequent construction of the chapel during the 19th century destroyed almost all the original features, although today you can still see some remains of wall paintings on the access road.
It is a simple building with a centralised floor layout. The framed façade has a design in keeping with old medieval style, and it is flanked by two brick belfry towers.
The subsequent construction of the chapel during the 19th century destroyed almost all the original features, although today you can still see some remains of wall paintings on the access road.
It is a simple building with a centralised floor layout. The framed façade has a design in keeping with old medieval style, and it is flanked by two brick belfry towers.
The Fountain of Canjayar
The water that reaches the 17 inlets of the Canjayar fountain originates in the Nieles mine. The large fountain is accessed by arches lined with bricks.
It is one of the most characteristic places of the town, which still retains a special charm that evokes past times.
It has been a popular meeting place for all the inhabitants of Canjayar, both in times past and in present times.
It is one of the most characteristic places of the town, which still retains a special charm that evokes past times.
It has been a popular meeting place for all the inhabitants of Canjayar, both in times past and in present times.
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