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.

Overview

• DDesigned by Torcuato Cayón de la Vega at the initiative of the brothers Francisco de Paula and José Manjón, it was constructed between 1772 and 1774.

The chapel features a polygonal porch with three semicircular holes on pilasters, covered by a hemispherical dome with four circular holes to the interior.

Architecture

• The entryway opens to the main town of Chiclana and Bay of Cádiz.
• The building showcases Byzantine, Mozarabic, and Neoclassical architectural styles.

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

Notable Features

• This work is notable for its representation of the saint's mother in a traditional manner.

The Ermita de Santa Ana is a significant place of worship within the Catholic Church, dedicated to Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary.

Religious Significance and Denomination

• The chapel serves as a site of pilgrimage and devotion for locals and visitors alike.

No information on the organ or bells is available.

Heritage Status

• The Ermita de Santa Ana has been designated as a protected monument in Spain, recognizing its cultural and historical significance.

Visiting Information

• Opening Hours: The chapel is open to the public every Tuesday and July 26, the feast day of Saint Anne.
• Accessibility: Visitors can access the chapel by entering through the main town of Chiclana and Bay of Cádiz.

Notable Artworks or Relics

• The chapel houses a notable sculpture representing Saint Anne with the Virgin, created by Domingo Giscardi.