Ermita de Santa Ana

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

History

• Construction of the chapel began between 1772 and 1774, at the initiative of the brothers Francisco de Paula and José Manjón.
• The design was undertaken by the renowned Cádiz architect Torcuato Cayón de la Vega.

After gaining permission from the military due to its strategic location, the chapel was built on a hill with a polygonal porch featuring three semicircular holes on pilasters.

Architecture

• The Ermita de Santa Ana showcases a unique blend of Byzantine, Mozarabic, and Neoclassical features.
• The entrance leads to the main town of Chiclana and Bay of Cádiz.

A hemispherical dome with four circular holes provides natural light to the interior chapel, which houses a small shrine.

Notable Features

• A sculpture representing Saint Anne with the Virgin sits within a niche, created by the Genoese sculptor Domingo Giscardi, who was based in Cadiz.

The Ermita de Santa Ana is a Catholic chapel, dedicated to the feast day of Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary.

Religious Significance and Denomination

The chapel serves as a place of worship for the local community.

Organ and Bells Information

No specific information on the organ or bells is available.

Heritage Status

The Ermita de Santa Ana has been recognized for its historical significance, although no further details are available.

Visiting Information

• The chapel is open to the public every Tuesday and July 26.
• Please note that visiting hours may be subject to change.

Notable Artworks or Relics

A sculpture representing Saint Anne with the Virgin, created by Domingo Giscardi, is housed within a niche in the chapel.

Location

The Ermita de Santa Ana is situated on the highest part of Chiclana de la Frontera, in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, southwestern Spain. The address is Calle de la Vega.