Church of San Miguel

San Miguel church of Úbeda and the convent of the Discalced Carmelites

San Miguel church is the centre of the convent of the Discalced Carmelites of Úbeda, founded at the end of the sixteenth century. The Úbeda audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this place of worship and memory, linked to the Carmelite order and its spiritual history.

The convent of the Discalced Carmelites

San Miguel church is the heart of the convent of the Discalced Carmelites of Úbeda, founded in 1587 under the patronage of Saint Michael the Archangel. This convent is closely linked to the history of the Carmelite order, notably to the memory of Saint John of the Cross, the great mystic who passed through the city. The building testifies to the intense religious life of Úbeda in the time of the Counter-Reformation.

What to see

Here you discover the church and the conventual ensemble of the Discalced Carmelites, in an atmosphere of contemplation. The place is intimately linked to the spiritual memory of Úbeda and the Carmelite order. It is a stop for lovers of religious heritage and history, to be discovered with respect, near Plaza del Carmen.

Practical information

San Miguel church lies near Plaza del Carmen, in the heart of Úbeda, reachable on foot. A working place of worship and memory, its visit follows its own hours, which vary with the season and celebrations. It is best to enquire before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

When was the convent of the Discalced Carmelites of Úbeda founded?

In 1587, under the patronage of Saint Michael the Archangel; San Miguel church is its heart.

Where is San Miguel church of Úbeda?

Near Plaza del Carmen, in the heart of the historic centre of Úbeda.