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Iglesia de la Encarnacion
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126 reviews
#1 of 9 things to do in Montefrio
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15 within 3 miles
La Fonda
463
407 ft$$ - $$$ • Bar • Mediterranean • European
Restaurante - Pizzería Jomay
230
0.3 mi$ • Mediterranean • Spanish • Vegetarian Friendly
Restaurante EL Pregonero
328
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • European • Spanish
Bar El Titi
21
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Spanish • Vegetarian Friendly
MonteHelado
15
0.2 miDessert • Cafe
Rinbo Comida & Copas
7
0.2 mi$ • Italian • American • Pizza
Cafeteria Y Churreria Elena
14
467 ft$ • Cafe
Los canarios
9
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Pizza • Spanish
Bar Restaurante Justo
25
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Spanish
Meson Coronichi
2
0.4 miSteakhouse • Bar • Spanish • Pub
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Attractions
7 within 6 miles
Mirador del Paseo
86
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
Mirador de las Penas
39
0.2 miHistoric Sites • Lookouts
Castillo de Montefrio
115
0.3 miCastles
Iglesia de la Villa
26
0.3 miChurches & Cathedrals
Museo de Navidad
3
0.3 miSpeciality Museums
Mirador del Tocon
18
2.2 miHistoric Sites • Lookouts
Las Peñas De Los Gitanos
54
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Kevin S
Pontypridd, UK6,113 contributions
I just liked this church
Sep 2021
I just liked this church. Round, modelled on the Pantheon in Rome it is just so unusual. From the outside, like the Pantheon it's really quite plain. But internally this just had a certain beauty in its main altar, four large alcoves serving as ornate and poignant side altars and a few small alcoves. And as a circular church it just worked, a serene charm and appeal.
Written October 11, 2021
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Gunnel Christin... L
7 contributions
Historic place
Mar 2020
It’s a very very beautiful little village and it’s calm lazy ( perhaps not during the olive time! ) and there are a very historical plaze from the 14th century - lots of small streets - good for walking. You have to go to the top to the church - it’s marvellous!
Written March 8, 2020
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RossoTripReview
London, UK171 contributions
Impressive and unusual
Dec 2019 • Family
Impressive and unusual church imitation of Agrippa pantheon at Rome. Acoustic is mysteriously amazing.
Written December 2, 2019
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Joe V
Gibraltar7 contributions
round church
Mar 2019 • Couples
This is the only round church built in Spain after the 'reconquista', really pretty outside and inside
Written March 13, 2019
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John A
Salisbury, UK2,118 contributions
Stunning views and location
Sep 2018 • Couples
The Iglesia de la Encarnacion with its round dome and Neo-Classical design really stands out in the centre of the town but its also well worth climbing up the hill Iglesia de la Villa is a very different Gothic church from the 16th Century.

Its well worth having a good walk around the town as there are excellent views but the walk up to the castle is quite demanding.
Written October 30, 2018
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David M
Province of Granada, Spain76 contributions
Very Pleasant Round Church
Feb 2018 • Couples
We found this church next to the restaurant we were going to visit. This is the first time i have ever seen a round church. If you are in the area it is well worth a visit. Public Free parking is only 200 yards away.
Written February 25, 2018
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John B
Rochester, UK46 contributions
Stunning Church
Oct 2017 • Couples
Really nice example of architecture and well worth going inside to see the artwork and the inside of the dome. We parked way down the hill and walked up, as the streets up leading into the town are very steep. Parking also a bot restricted in town.
Written November 3, 2017
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cubanita2012
Florida256 contributions
Beautiful Church - worth the visit
May 2017 • Couples
The church is unique in its architecture and style, baroque style, neoclassic, it was really simple but inviting to see this church. If you are visiting Montefrio, you have to make this stop and enjoy the view it has.
Written August 7, 2017
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Janice R
New York12 contributions
Worth the walk
May 2016 • Couples
Quite an uphill trek over rough terrain. You cannot go up by car or you may get stuck. Offers views of the whole city.
Written June 8, 2016
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Superhoopsa1882
London, UK436 contributions
An amazing old round church
Nov 2015 • Couples
Montefrio is an amazing place. A picturesque town built on a hill with two churches - one on top of the hill and another, this one lower down. This church was built between 1786 and 1802 and designed by the architect Domingo Lois de Monteagudo. It was inspired by the Agrippa Pantheon in Rome. The church is round with a diameter of 30 metres and has amazing acoustics. Definitely a place to make a visit.
Written January 6, 2016
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