Corredera street

In the Corredera street, which takes you to the monumental area, you’ll find  Saint  Michael church, what was a Muslim fortress over a hill till the 15th Century and it became a hermitage dedicated to Saint Michael.  It crumbles because of the rains in 1684 and it is built again in the 18th Century. It has also been an orphanage for girls as well as a church. Nowadays is not in use as a church and it is used as a cultural lounge. (expositions, conferences, etc.)

Bethlehem´s Hill

Start your tour in Bethlehem´s  Hill, the place where one of the city gates was located in Arab times, which had three arches, a double wall reinforcement, a barbican, a moat and a drawbridge. In its lintel there was the coat of arms of Arcos,  nowadays in the Town Hall doorway. It was demolished in 1852.

The name comes from the image of Gothic Virgin from the 16^th century which was located in an alcove of the demolished Jerez´Gateway.

On the way up you will find the Tourist Office, which is also an interpretation center that you can visit and has a model of the city.

There you´l find a map of the town that will serve as a guide and  all the information you need for your visit.

Minor Basilica of Santa María de la Asunción

Now you are ready to start your experience in Arcos. Keep going and you will find the Minor Basilica of Santa María de la Asunción. The main façade shows a great doorway in late  Gothic style and early Plateresque.

Cabildo square

Some stone steps from 1732, lead us to the landing where the church sits and and further up to the Cabildo square, where you can enjoy spectacular views from the Mirador de la Peña.

Convento de la Encarnación

Down the Pesas del Reloj´street, and you´ll find the Incarnation Convent, which was chapel,  a hospital and brotherhood in the 15^th century. It was founded as a convent in the first half of the 16^th century. Its main doorway is Plateresque in style and the other one is in Gothic Florid style and is framed by a Florence arch.

Inside, the church has just one aisle still keeping some important stylistic fragments from the 16^th century.

Today it houses an exhibition of Sacred Art.

Callejón de las Monjas

You are on the other side of the Church, that place where you are is the street of the nuns, a street that you will not be able to stop photographing…

Convent of the Mercedarian Nuns

Follow your tour through Marqués de Torresoto street, and in the background you have the Convent of the Mercedarian Nuns, the last remaining cloistered convent in Arcos, founded in 1642. They make some delicious cookies that you can buy through the lathe at the entrance.

Maldonado street

The side street to the convent, Maldonado street, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful along the route. In the background you will see another jewel such as the Saint Peter´s Church, come in and enjoy this mystical place.

But on the way, stop to enjoy the Artistic Nativity Scene, it is a work of art made by a Nativity Scene Association.

Saint Peter´s Church

The Saint Peter´s Church is the next one you will find walking down this street. It was built on the remains of an Arab fortress in the s. XIV. Its façade is in baroque-style from the s. XVIII. Ver Horarios.

Palace-House of “ Mayorazgo”

In front of the Church, the Palace-House of  “ Mayorazgo”. It was built in the 17^th century. Its magnificent façade is herreriana in style. Inside, it is worth highlighting the beautiful columnar patios. It houses the House of Culture and different exhibitions.