Heritage of Alcázar de San Juan
Centuries of history between the Order of Saint John and the legacy of Cervantes
Alcázar de San Juan treasures a monumental heritage forged over eight centuries of history. From the powerful presence of the Order of Saint John, which left its imprint on towers, palaces and chapels, to the baptismal record of Miguel de Cervantes preserved in one of its churches, every corner of this La Mancha city evokes decisive episodes in the history of Spain. Walking its streets means discovering the Almohad inheritance, Renaissance splendour and Baroque devotion united in a singular heritage ensemble.
Tower of the Grand Prior
13th-century Almohad tower with three floors and a spiral staircase, now home to the Museum of the Order of Saint John in the heart of Alcázar.
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Church of Santa María la Mayor
The oldest parish in Alcázar (since 1226), with a Mudéjar apse, Renaissance naves and a Baroque main altarpiece.
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Church of the Holy Trinity
17th-century Herrera-style temple where the baptismal certificate of Miguel de Cervantes, dated 9 November 1558, is preserved.
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Convent of San Francisco
Convent founded in 1532 by Diego de Toledo, with Gothic stone doorways and star vaults, now an exhibition hall.
Palace of the Grand Priors / Prior's House
Residence of the Grand Priors of the Order of Saint John in La Mancha, with a Renaissance façade and carved heraldic shields.
Palace Chapel or Chapel of San Juan
Small chapel attached to the Prior's Palace, with a delicate restored Mudéjar coffered ceiling that is a jewel of La Mancha carpentry.