TRAVEL GUIDES DIRECTORY: CADIZ SPAIN SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA

The town of Sanlúcar has a rich historical heritage, evident in the many sites of antiquity that can be visited. First among these is the Palacio de Orleáns - Borbón which served as the summer residence for the Dukes of Montpensieur in the 19th century.

Then, there is the Palacio Ducal de Medina Sidonia, the ducal palace of the dukes of Medina Sidonia. The palace features Renaissance style and was declared an Artistic Historical Monument in 1978.

The Auditorio de la Merced, in the Antiquo Convento de Mercedarios, is a church that features baroque styling. It was designed by the Spanish architect Alonso de Vandelvira.

The Castillo de Santiago ("Castle of Santiago") was built on the mouth of the Guadalquivir River as a bastion of defense for the town.

The Las Covachas are impressive stone decorations on one of the outside walls of the Ducal Palace that feature gothic styling.

Some churches and convents worth the visit are: the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad is a church dedicated to the city's patron saint, the Nuestra Señora de la Caridad. The Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad is a church dedicated to the Holy Trinity.

The Parroquia de Santo Domingo is a stone church that was commissioned by the Dukes of Medina Sidonia.

The Iglesia de San Jorge and the Parroquia de San Nicolas are both baroque - styled churches. The Iglesia de San Francisco meanwhile, is a church featuring classic styling.

The Convento de Regina Coeli is a convent built in Renaissance style. This is the seat of a Franciscan order of nuns.

The Convento de Madre de Dios is a convent in baroque style, and is the seat of the Dominican order.

The Convento de Carmelitas Descalzas is another baroque - styled convent. Here, the Codex of Barrameda is kept, which is the manuscript of San Juan de la Cruz.

Finally, the Convento de Capuchinos is a convent that honors the Virgen del Buen Viaje, the patron of sailors and navigators.

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