Ermita de Santa Ana

The Ermita de Santa Ana is a chapel located on the highest part of Chiclana de la Frontera, in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, southwestern Spain.

History

• Construction occurred between 1772 and 1774 at the initiative of the brothers Francisco de Paula and José Manjón, with the design attributed to architect Torcuato Cayón de la Vega.

The chapel features a polygonal porch with three semicircular holes on pilasters, covered by a hemispherical dome with four circular holes. This design provides natural light to the interior of the chapel.

Architecture

• The building's architectural style is characterized by Byzantine, Mozarabic, and Neoclassical elements.

The Ermita de Santa Ana is situated in Plaza de Santa Ana, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It sits atop the hill of the same name, offering a strategic vantage point.

Notable Features and Artworks

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

No specific information is available regarding the organ or bells of the Ermita de Santa Ana.

Heritage Status

The Ermita de Santa Ana's heritage status is not explicitly stated in available data.

Visiting Information

• The chapel is open to the public every Tuesday. It is also open on July 26, which marks the feast day of Santa Ana.

However, visiting hours may be subject to change.

Accessibility and Opening Hours

No specific information is available regarding accessibility or opening hours beyond those mentioned for visiting days.

As a notable landmark in Chiclana de la Frontera, the Ermita de Santa Ana remains an important cultural and historical site in Andalusia.