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Esglesia de Nostra Mare de Jesus (Church of Jesus), Jesus
Thought to be one of the oldest Ibizan churches with a beautiful open vista
This pretty church was founded in the mid 15th century and has been very well preserved. Inside there is an impressive alter painting illustrating significant stages in the life of the Virgin Mary.
The beautiful artwork was done by Valencian artists at the end of the 15th century and consists of over seven main panels and thirteen smaller panels. It was thought to have been of such artistic significance that it was spared damage during the Spanish Civil War.
It has twenty-five different panels. The central one represents the Virgin enthroned nursing Jesus, she is surrounded by images of Saint Peter, Saint Mark, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Francis of Asis, the representation of a saint dressed as a Franciscan and the mass of Saint Gregory. These seven panels, which form the central body, are surrounded by smaller ones, which represent themes such as the Annunciation as well as the Nativity, Resurrection, Ascension, or other saints.
Worth knowing
The cemetery contains the ashes of architect Josep Lluís Sert, a major figure in contemporary architecture who became fascinated by traditional Ibizan architecture back in the 1930s.
Directions
In the small village of Jesus, originally sitting separately, has now been absorbed into the outskirts and suburbs of Ibiza Town. Only 3.2km north of Ibiza Town.
When to come
Open all year. Usually open during mass, at 19:00 in winter, 21:00 in summer, as well as 12:00 on Sundays.
