Catedral de Eivissa (Ibiza Cathedral), Ibiza Old Town
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Snows offers fantastic views over the sea
Situated at the top of the fortified area within the walls of Ibiza's Old Town (Dalt Vila), the cathedral dominates the square it stands in.
Historically this area has always been a place of worship, as the first religious building in this spot was a temple by the Carthaginians in the 7th century. The cathedral there today was founded in the 14th century, however not completed until the 16th. Inside is a mixture of Catalan Gothic style and later Valencian influences.
The agreement signed in 1234 by Guillermo de Montgrí, Peter of Portugal and Nuno Sanç, future conquerors of the islands, established as one of the first obligations to create a parish dedicated to Saint Mary in the city of Ibiza. This parish became a reality once the conquest was taken on, on 8th August 1235. At first, it was set up in an already existing building, maybe a Muslim mosque readapted to Christian cult.
The current building owes more to the 16th century, becoming a cathedral in the 18th century.
Inside there are many works of art including two Gothic painted panels by Francesc Cornes from the 14th century.
The views of the sea from here are spectacular.
Directions
Located in the centre of the Old Town, overlooking the city of Ibiza and the surrounding sea.
When to come
Mass is held on Sundays and during any of the numerous Fiestas.
Open to visitors between April and October.
How to get passes
Admission is free
