Jesús (Ibiza)
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Jesús | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 The Parish Church | |
  Jesús Location of the village in Ibiza | |
| Coordinates: 38°55′51″N 1°26′58″E / 38.93083°N 1.44944°E | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Region | Balearic Islands |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 4,499 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Nostra Senyora de Jesús is a village located on the northern side of Ibiza Bay,[1] on the Spanish island of Ibiza. It is part of the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu and is situated along the EI-100 road.[2] The village lies 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) north of Ibiza Town and 10.8 kilometers (6.7 miles) from Ibiza Airport.
Description
[edit]Jesús is positioned close to Ibiza Town, along the road to Cala Llonga. Due to its proximity, it has become more suburban, offering a variety of restaurants and small shops.[3] The area also provides access to nearby beaches such as Platja S'Estanyol and Talamanca.
The Can Pep Simó Estate
[edit]On the hillside above the village are two housing developments, including the Can Pep Simó estate, which was designed in the 1970s by Catalan architects Erwin Broner and Josep Lluís Sert. These developments are noted for combining traditional and modern architectural elements, and they attract architecture students from various parts of the world.[citation needed]
The Church of Nostra Mare de Jesús
[edit]The center of the village is marked by the whitewashed parish church of Nostra Mare de Jesús. The church, believed to be the oldest on the island, was originally established by Franciscan friars in 1498. However, the Franciscans left the site after fifty years, and it was taken over by the Dominican order, who eventually relocated to Dalt Vila due to concerns over pirate raids. In 1755, the former monastic building was repurposed into a parish church.[4]
One of the church’s most distinctive features is its altarpiece, painted around 1500 by Rodrigo de Osona. The altarpiece consists of 25 painted panels, with the central piece depicting the Virgin and Child. Other panels illustrate scenes such as the Annunciation, Nativity of Jesus, Resurrection, and Ascension, as well as various saints.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Mapa Topografico Nacional de Espana, 798 Eivissa. 1:50.000. Published: IGN - CNIG (Spain Civilian Survey): 2006.
- ^ "579 Regional Map, Spain, Islas Baleares. Pub:Michelin Editions des Voyages, 2004, ISBN 2-06-710098-X
- ^ The Rough Guide to Ibiza & Formentera. Pub:Rough Guides, Penguin Group, 2003, ISBN 1-84353-063-5
- ^ a b Ibiza & Formentera’s Heritage, A Non-clubber’s Guide. Author: Paul R Davis Pub:Barbary Press, 2009, ISBN 978-84-612-2908-6