Esglesia de Santa Maria
Esglesia de Santa Maria
Esglesia de Santa Maria
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Milena T
5 contributions
June 2023 • Couples
Lovely barroco's art! It was near our hotel. Lovely cats over there! We went there to aprecciate the old architecture and see how religion was represented over this time. The entry was amazing! You can see Jesus everywhere. Also there's a confess room where you go with no shoes because it's a holy place. Silent and dark church.
Written 13 June 2023
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simon nunis
Singapore76 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
this was not a planned visit. we were just walking around the small town of Cadaqués and stumbled on this church. we walked in casually not expecting much but was completely awestruck by what we saw when we entered. this altar was both large in size and in splendour, especially when it is fully lit by the many spotlights. there were many smaller altars left and right of the main nave as expected in a gothic design church. as a tip...remember to turn around after viewing the main altar and look at the choir loft! definitely recommended!
Written 13 March 2019
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Lucy H
Norfolk UK231 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Quite a climb through the narrow streets of Cadaques. But on tentatively opening the door to this stunning church I was totally dumbstruck.
What an amazing altar, and all the pictures and relligous icons all around it.
We love visiting all holy churches and cathedrals whenever we travel. Having not read anything about this one we only climbed the steps because we could see it so clearly from far away.
It looked so uninteresting from a distance that we had no idea how stunning it would turn out to be inside. A true 'Wow'
The views across the bay and surrounds from the top are also very pretty and well worth a few photos
What an amazing altar, and all the pictures and relligous icons all around it.
We love visiting all holy churches and cathedrals whenever we travel. Having not read anything about this one we only climbed the steps because we could see it so clearly from far away.
It looked so uninteresting from a distance that we had no idea how stunning it would turn out to be inside. A true 'Wow'
The views across the bay and surrounds from the top are also very pretty and well worth a few photos
Written 14 October 2018
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Elisabeth R
Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland93 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
The altarpiece is beautiful with many statues and covers all the back wall of the church. There was music played (guitar) and this was bringing a lot of peace and serenity in that church. It’s worth visiting slowly and discover the stained glass windows and the small chapels.
Written 9 October 2018
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soulsound97
Lincoln17 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
A plain white stone church overlooking the bay od Cadaques, but how surprising to walk in! An interior that takes the breath away. The golden, spiritual treasurehouse has infused Dali's work and that of other artists. A must-see.
Written 10 July 2012
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DaveIndy
Indianapolis, IN117 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
Cadaques gets rave reviews in the guidebooks, but it is difficult and time-consuming getting there, along winding mountain roads, and we found the town a disappointment. The church (Esglesia de Santa Maria) was closed for cleaning or repairs, so we couldn't go in. In the town itself, the beach is small and rocky; the town commercial and touristy. It is very picturesque, but more from a distance than up close. There are many prettier, more pleasant and more accessible towns and beaches along the Costa Brava, like Calella de Palafrugell and, especially, Tossa de Mar.
Written 22 May 2012
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wirelessbob
La Jolla, CA87 contributions
July 2021
Nice view from the top of the Esglesia. That made it worth the hike. The inside was dark and unlike other reviewers, I was not particularly impressed. But I would go back up just to get some photos of the lovely town in the afternoon.
Written 25 July 2021
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Juan Diez Canedo Jaime
Mexico City, Mexico77 contributions
June 2019
Its a pretty easy walk to get there if you are staying in Cadaques. Don't go there if its the only thing you are interested in its not worth it, you can see the church in under 5 minutes and the picture you see is pretty much it. The architecture is pretty plain and un impressive. The only good thing about ir is the view from outside the church which you can also get in many places around Cadaques. My opinion don't waste your time going there.
Written 2 July 2019
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Tirre
United Kingdom60 contributions
June 2017 • Couples
Right in the middle of the town this church is definitely worth a visit. The decoration and the artwork inside are stunning. Please ensure you make a donation before you leave to ensure the church can be maintained
Written 9 June 2017
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MichaelReid
Peterborough, UK26 contributions
Sept 2015
The iconic centre of Cadaques, one of the most frequently painted churches because of it's unassuming simplicity outside.
In side simple is not the word. The enormous gold leaf alter piece is amazing for a small church. Not to everyone's taste but unforgettable all the same.
We heard a wonderful guitar concert there last week. A great space for that too.
In side simple is not the word. The enormous gold leaf alter piece is amazing for a small church. Not to everyone's taste but unforgettable all the same.
We heard a wonderful guitar concert there last week. A great space for that too.
Written 19 September 2015
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En que horario se puede visitar la iglesia de Santa Maria? hay guias que puedan conatr algo mas detallado de la iglesia.
Written 1 May 2019
Были в конце мая, в будний день, днём. Всё открыто, можно зайти посмотреть, в том числе отдельный зал для молитв
Written 29 May 2019
Bonjour,
nous nous rendons dans quelques jours dans le secteur de Cadaques et nous souhaiterions voir l'église de Santa Maria ... Existe-t-il des horaires d'ouverture ?
Je vous remercie par avance.
MJG
Written 31 December 2018
oui l église est ouverte le matin et en début d après midi si mes souvenirs sont bons .bonne visite de cette petite église charmante pour se recueillir parfait.
Written 1 January 2019
Bonjour,
vous omettez de préciser à quelle heure : pour que cela soit optimal, il faut le voir à une heure précise, car le soleil se déplaçant on ne peut pas avoir cet effet toute la journée !
Written 28 August 2016
Bonjour, l'heure a-t-elle une réelle importance???j'ai pris cette photo vers 11h30, il faisait chaud et beau avec du vent toutefois. Lieu visitable pour des personnes valides. Très bel endroit à voir.
Written 29 August 2016
Hola Enalita dices que hay voluntarios haciendo de guías, están ahi a toda hora? Hay que contratarlos antes? es decir como hago para contactarme con ellos Gracias
Written 3 April 2016
mil disculpas no recuerdo haber escrito eso, "Enalita"
por favor ayúdame a darte una respuesta a que lugar en particular te referis
Written 3 April 2016
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