The versatility of the concept:
the Mudejar space
On the ruins of an ancient castle, in the highest part of the hamlet and in an exceptional viewpoint between the Sierra de Armantes and the Ribota valley, we find one of the emblems of Aragonese Mudejar architecture: the church of Santa Tecla or Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001 for its unique style, its magnificent conservation and its incomparable beauty.
This single-nave fortress church is one of the most significant works, and the one that has survived to the present day with the greatest integrity, by one of the two most representative Mudejar masters of the Aragonese Middle Ages: Muhammad Rami. Known as the master builder of the great Aragonese patron Pedro Martínez de Luna, Pope Benedict XIII, the “Papa Luna”, his presence is constant throughout the Luna lordship from the end of the 14th century and throughout the first half of the 15th century.
He finished the church in 1426 and left his signature on the choir parapet with the inscription: “Obrada et deficada por: Muhammad Rami: with God”.
On the ruins of an ancient castle, in the highest part of the hamlet and in an exceptional viewpoint between the Sierra de Armantes and the Ribota valley, we find one of the emblems of Aragonese Mudejar architecture: the church of Santa Tecla or Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001 for its unique style, its magnificent conservation and its incomparable beauty.
This single-nave fortress church is one of the most significant works, and the one that has survived to the present day with the greatest integrity, by one of the two most representative Mudejar masters of the Aragonese Middle Ages: Muhammad Rami. Known as the master builder of the great Aragonese patron Pedro Martínez de Luna, Pope Benedict XIII, the “Papa Luna”, his presence is constant throughout the Luna lordship from the end of the 14th century and throughout the first half of the 15th century.
He finished the church in 1426 and left his signature on the choir parapet with the inscription: “Obrada et deficada por: Muhammad Rami: with God”.
Projects Territorio Mudéjar in Cervera de la Cañada
Monuments | View the project
Education | View the project
Mudetrad Project | View the project
Mudejar Woodwork | View the project
Rural Identities | View the project
Mudejar Civil Architecture | View the project
Mudéjar and Euclidean Geometry | View the project
Educational Mudéjar: The Guide | View the project
Preventive Urban Planning | View the project
‘Circular’ Family Walks | View the project
Mudéjar RGB | View the project
Mudéjar Landscape | View the project
Mudéjar Smart 3D | View the project
Soundscapes and Mudéjar Architecture | See the project
Projects Territorio Mudéjar en Tobed
Recognition and promotion of traditional architecture through a a series of itineraries.
More information
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Association for Comprehensive Development of the Region of Calatayud and Aranda
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VISIT CERVERA DE LA CAÑADA
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Opening hours from: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 12 noon and Thursday from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm)
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE?
Tourism in Aragón
turismodearagon.com
Tourism Region Community of Calatayud
comarcadecalatayud.com
Centre for Studies Bilbilitanos
cebilbilitanos.com
Territorio Mudéjar Network
The town council has been a founding member of Territorio Mudéjar since 13 September September of 2018.
He is a member of the board of directors of the entity as Secretary.
The sunset of Muhammad Rami
World Heritage Site UNESCO 2001
Santa Tecla is a simple church with a five-sided polygonal chevet that does not coincide with the axis of the central nave but is aligned with the cylindrical tower of the castle. The sobriety of the exterior contrasts with the spectacular interior decoration, typical of the original Mudejar churches, which has been preserved in all its splendour. The walls are surprising, simulating ashlar masonry with brick-like pictorial decoration, the ribbed vaults decorated with black dragons, the large late Gothic floral rosettes and the heraldic motifs such as the coats of arms of Aragon and Cervera de la Cañada.
In this temple we also find examples of the local carpentry school that was located in the area of Calatayud in the first decade of the 15th century. This is a polychrome wooden alfarje (ceiling) that supports the choir. Just below this choir is another of the church’s singularities: its gilded oculus with a seven-pointed Mudejar ribbon, unique in the Hispanic Mudejar style.
Santa Tecla is a simple church with a five-sided polygonal chevet that does not coincide with the axis of the central nave but is aligned with the cylindrical tower of the castle. The sobriety of the exterior contrasts with the spectacular interior decoration, typical of the original Mudejar churches, which has been preserved in all its splendour. The walls are surprising, simulating ashlar masonry with brick-like pictorial decoration, the ribbed vaults decorated with black dragons, the large late Gothic floral rosettes and the heraldic motifs such as the coats of arms of Aragon and Cervera de la Cañada.
In this temple we also find examples of the local carpentry school that was located in the area of Calatayud in the first decade of the 15th century. This is a polychrome wooden alfarje (ceiling) that supports the choir. Just below this choir is another of the church’s singularities: its gilded oculus with a seven-pointed Mudejar ribbon, unique in the Hispanic Mudejar style.
Proyecto Visita Cervera de la Cañada
Visit the Church of Santa Tecla in Cervera in La Cañada in its schedule for opening hours every Saturday and days of special opening hours special opening subject to the needs of the project.
OPENING HOURS
Every Saturday and special opening days when the museum is open
– Free tour: From 11 am to 12 pm and from 1 pm to 1.30 pm
– Guided tour: From 12 pm to 1 pm
686 428 976
Opening hours from: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 12 noon and Thursday from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm)
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