Carmen Church of Villanueva de la Jara, in the province of Cuenca.
The Carmen Church of Villanueva de la Jara houses the image of the patron saint of the town, the Virgen de las Nieves. The singularity of the Carmen de La Jara is of a nave with its half orange cupola and cross plan.
Former convent
The Church of Carmen was a convent of Carmelite Friars.
The Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, also called the Order of the Carmelites, is a Catholic religious order that emerged around the twelfth century.
Where is the Carmelite Church
This church is located at Calle de las Nieves number 17. To find out how to get to the Iglesia del Carmen we recommend walking from the Plaza Mayor in the direction of the post office, continue crossing Calle de Jesús Casanova and on the next corner you will find the church.
There are many people who visit Villanueva de la Jara and are interested in visiting it. From our guide we offer information about La Jara on the internet, and more specifically, when you want to locate the Church of the Virgen del Carmen in the village, it is best to locate it on the map of Villanueva de la Jara.
Catalina de Cardona
Catalina de Cardona was buried in one of the chapels of the Church of Carmen de La Jara. This chapel has not been located.
The lives of Mother Teresa of Jesus and the famous Carmelite penitent Catalina Cardona follow parallel itineraries within the Carmelite Reform…
Mass schedules in El Carmen
According to the information consulted, the mass schedules are on Saturday at 8:00 pm. We thank in advance to anyone who wishes to expand or complement this information.
Guest Houses in Villanueva de la Jara
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The best guest houses in Villanueva de la Jara – Manchuela
Guest house Pensión Posada Santa Teresa
Villanueva de la Jara
350 m from centre
Situated in Villanueva de la Jara in the Castilla-La Mancha region, Pensión Santa Teresa features accommodation with access to a hot tub. The property features garden and city views.
Country house Casa del Rio
Villanueva de la Jara
7.3 km from centre
Located in Villanueva de la Jara, about 1 hour’s drive from the historic city of Cuenca, Casa del Rio offers two 6-bedroom country houses with a patio and barbecue facilities.
Casa Rural en Bodega. La posada de Vitis
Casas de Santa Cruz
10.4 km from Villanueva de la Jara
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Casa Rural en Bodega. La posada de Vitis is located in Casas de Santa Cruz.
Parador de Alarcón
Alarcón
16.3 km from Villanueva de la Jara
Parador de Alarcón is an 8th-century Moorish castle, set next to the Júcar River. It is located above the Medieval village of Alarcón, and offers free public parking on site.
