VILLA'S INTERPRETATION CENTER
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Center presenting a didactic path on the evolution of the building through indicative panels and audiovisuals
Its strategic location on the rock overlooking the village will not escape anyone during the visit. It is the first church to be rebuilt in the town upon the arrival of the Catholic Monarchs, choosing for this purpose the place of the former Nazarí castle built in 1352, under the reign of Abú-Abdalá Jusuf and which was already used for border defence thanks to its triple enclosure, its square of arms, its loopholes, its trenches, its water tanks and its shops. A first church was built and then enlarged from 1549 to 1570, under the direction of Diego de Siloé, who gave it a Gothic and Renaissance style. Abandoned in 1767 when lightning struck it during Mass, but without anyone dying or being injured, it now serves as an interpretation centre for this region, which served as a border for 200 years. An educational tour along the seven chapels to understand the different battles, the strategies followed and the evolution of the building via signposts and audiovisuals. The tower can be reached by a 111-step snail staircase. It is also an excellent viewpoint to the surroundings.
