The church was constructed over an earlier 12th-century Romanesque building, of which only fragments remain.
The Mudejar tower of San Pedro is the oldest in Teruel, dating back to the 13th century.
The remains of the Lovers of Teruel were discovered in 1555 during structural renovations of the church.
The alabaster sarcophagi were sculpted by artist Juan de Ávalos in the 20th century.
The church's interior features a unique wooden ceiling reflecting the fusion of Christian and Islamic artistic traditions.
The tower features a decorative gate that once served as a primary entrance to the medieval city.
Saint Peter's Church in Teruel is a 14th-century Mudejar-style structure famous for housing the mausoleum of the Lovers of Teruel. The church is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the Mudejar Architecture of Aragon. The interior features significant polychromed wooden altarpieces and intricate plasterwork characteristic of the period. A connected cloister and a prominent Mudejar tower define the exterior profile. The mausoleum contains the alabaster sarcophagi of Juan Diego de Marcilla and Isabel de Segura, the legendary tragic lovers of the city. Visitors can access the tower for elevated views over the historic center of Teruel. The complex includes an annex museum space detailing the cultural history of the 13th-century legend. The church underwent extensive restoration in the 21st century to preserve its historical architectural features.
The view from the top of the Mudejar tower provides an unobstructed panorama of the historic center.
Combine your visit with a walk along the nearby Teruel city wall for better perspectives of the tower.
Climb the church tower for the best vantage point of the city's Mudejar rooflines.
Check the combined ticket options which often include entry to the nearby Mausoleum of the Lovers.
Do not mistake the modern mausoleum annex for the original 14th-century church building; both are part of the same visitor circuit.
Closed on certain public holidays; check for temporary closures during local festivities in Teruel.
Maintain a respectful silence as it is an active religious site; photography is permitted without flash.
