Iglesia Parroquial de El Salvador in Cocentaina

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Explore the traditional Raval neighbourhood and discover one of Cocentaina's historic Renaissance parish churches.

Located in Plaça del Salvador, Iglesia Parroquial de El Salvador de Cocentaina, El Salvador Parish Church, was built in the late 16th century on the site of a former mosque that had been converted for Christian worship. Make sure it is part of your visit.

Things to see at El Salvador Parish Church in Cocentaina

This historic church is noted for its Renaissance layout, with a single nave divided into four bays and flanked by side chapels, alongside refined Baroque details added after the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament was enlarged.

As an important part of life in the neighbourhood, El Salvador Parish Church offers valuable insight into Cocentaina’s multicultural past. A visit also reveals how local architecture developed over the centuries, while bringing the town’s rich history into clearer view.