Shakespeare's Church, Stratford-Upon-Avon (with Photos)

The Holy Trinity Church, located in the city of Stratford-Upon-Avon, is also known as the "Shakespeare's Church" because the famous English playwright and poet William Shakespeare was baptized in it in 1564 and buried in 1616.

Shakespeare's Church Stratford Upon Avon
Holy Trinity Church/ Shakespeare's Church Stratford Upon Avon

The New or Holy Trinity Church is a baroque work by Manuel de Lara Churriguera located in the town of Guadalupe. Building with a baroque portal, it is a temple with three naves with a transept and a dome dedicated to the Trinity.

Shakespeare's Church Stratford Upon Avon
Holy Trinity Church/ Shakespeare's Church Stratford Upon Avon

It was built between the years 1730-1735 paid for by the Duke of Veragua, a descendant of Christopher Columbus. It currently serves as an auditorium within the Guadalupe Monastery.

Shakespeare's Church Stratford Upon Avon
Holy Trinity Church/ Shakespeare's Church Stratford Upon Avon

City of Stratford-Upon-Avon


Stratford-Upon-Avon is a city in the county of Warwickshire in the UK, located on the River Avon, second only to London in terms of attraction for tourists interested in cultural monuments. Known throughout the world as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. The city center, where all the main attractions are located, is small enough to be walked around in a couple of hours. The Royal Shakespeare Society operates three theaters here, where productions of Shakespeare's plays are carried out by the best actors in the UK.

Holy Trinity Church Map