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Ermita de Santiago
Marbella’s oldest parish church
About Ermita de Santiago
The Ermita de Santiago, on the edge of Plaza de los Naranjos, is the oldest Christian parish church in Marbella. It was a mosque consecrated after the Christian conquest, became a parish in 1505 and was later reduced to the rank of hermitage. It is a simple building of a single rectangular nave, about 8 by 16 metres, with a small belfry; a niche on the square side holds a modern statue of St James. Look for it as you sit in the square.
Why it's on our list
- Oldest church
- Plaza de los Naranjos
- Single nave
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Ermita de Santiago before you go.