Ermita de Santa Ana

The Ermita de Santa Ana is a chapel located on the hill of the same name in Chiclana de la Frontera, Andalusia, southwestern Spain.

It was designed by architect Torcuato Cayón de la Vega and constructed between 1772 and 1774.

History

• The chapel's construction began after gaining permission from the military due to its strategic location as a vantage point.
• The building features Byzantine, Mozarabic, and Neoclassical architectural styles.

Architecture

The Ermita de Santa Ana is notable for its polygon-shaped porch with three semicircular holes on pilasters, covered by a hemispherical dome with four circular holes to the interior.

This design provides natural light to the chapel.

The entryway leads to the main town of Chiclana and Bay of Cádiz.

Location

The chapel is situated in Chiclana de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain.

Notable Features

• Inside the chapel, a small shrine houses a sculpture representing Saint Anne with the Virgin, created by Genoese sculptor Domingo Giscardi.

Organ and Bells

No information is available regarding the chapel's organ or bells.

Heritage Status

The Ermita de Santa Ana is reportedly listed as a protected monument in Spain.

Visiting Information

• The chapel is open to the public on Tuesdays and July 26, the feast day of Santa Ana.
• Accessibility: No information is available regarding accessibility features or hours for visitors with disabilities.

Notable Artworks or Relics

The sculpture representing Saint Anne with the Virgin by Domingo Giscardi is a notable artwork within the chapel.