Santiago Apóstol, Lorquí

Santiago Apóstol is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church in the town of Lorquí, in the region of Murcia, Spain.

History

A church at the site was present by the 16th century. Work on the present church began in 1767 in a baroque-style, but economic difficulties, delayed completion till 1799, under the direction of Pedro Gilabert. Further refurbishment in a neoclassical-style and interior decoration continued until 1827. The belltower required repair in 1877 under the direction of Francisco Hernández Abellán. An earthquake in 1911 caused further damage.

Among the works inside the church are wooden sculptures depicting:[1]

References

  1. Region de Murcia Tourism office.


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