Church of San Juan Bautista

The Church of San Juan Bautista is situated in the Church Square in the city center, 5 minutes away from the sea. It is surrounded by traditional shops, restaurants and bars. It is a lively place. In fact, there are lot of nearby markets and concerts are regularly held here. This church was built in the 12th Century and has undergone several renovations in the 17th, 19th and 20th Centuries. It was originally a chapel that inspired the name of the city. During the Wars of Vendée it was destroyed as a sign of opposition to the government which was then in power. In the early nineteenth century it was rebuilt.