Charterhouse of Santa María de la Defensión

The Charterhouse of Jerez de la Frontera or Charterhouse of Santa María de la Defensión is a monastery in , , . Its architecture is of a Late Gothic style, corresponding to the start of construction in the 15th century, with Baroque aspects dating from the 17th century.
  • Type: Monument
  • Description: cultural property in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
  • Also known as: “Cartuja de Jerez”, “Cartuja de jerez de la frontera”, “Cartuja de la Defensión de Nuestra Señora”, “Cartuja de la Defensión de Nuestra Señora Paraje ‘El Sotillo’‘”, “Cartuja de Nuestra Señora de la Defensión”, “cartuja de Santa María de la Defensión”, “Cartuja de Santa María de la Defensión”, “Charterhouse of Jerez de la Frontera”, “Chartreuse de Nuestra Señora de la Defensión”, “Jerez de la Frontera Charterhouse”, “Monasterio de la Cartuja de Jerez”, “Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de la Defensión de Jerez”, “Nuestra Señora de la Defensión”, and “Nuestra Señora de la Defensión Charterhouse”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Parque Vallesequillo and Cementerio Nuestra Señora de La Merced.

Park
is a park, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Charterhouse of Santa María de la Defensión.

Cemetery
is a cemetery, which is situated 3½ km north of Charterhouse of Santa María de la Defensión.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Las Pachecas and San Miguel.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood, which is situated 3 km southeast of Charterhouse of Santa María de la Defensión.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood, which is situated 5 km northwest of Charterhouse of Santa María de la Defensión.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood, which is situated 6 km northwest of Charterhouse of Santa María de la Defensión.

Charterhouse of Santa María de la Defensión

Latitude
36.65462° or 36° 39′ 17″ north
Longitude
-6.09308° or 6° 5′ 35″ west
Elevation
26 metres (85 feet)
Open location code
8C8MMW34+RQ
Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Urdu—“Charterhouse of Santa María de la Defensión” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Jerez de la Frontera Charterhouse and Montealegre Alto.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Arroyo Canaleja and Arroyo Salado.

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