Betlem Church, Baroque church in El Raval, Spain
Betlem Church is a baroque church in the Raval neighborhood of Barcelona with a distinctive triangular facade on Carrer del Carme. The building displays relief sculptures of biblical scenes on its front entrance and features several side chapels inside.
Construction took place between 1680 and 1729 under architect Josep Juli Major and originally served as a Jesuit church. After the Jesuits were expelled from Spain in 1767, the building's use shifted.
The Chapel of Montserrat stands out with its white marble and baroque altarpieces that shape the interior. The side chapels display polychrome wooden statues of saints that visitors notice when walking through.
The entrance is on Carrer del Carme in central Raval and is easily reached on foot. The church welcomes visitors during regular opening hours and offers views of its religious architecture.
A notable sculpture at the entrance depicts Saint Ignatius of Loyola conversing with Saint Francis Borgia. This carving shows an important moment in the religious history of the organization.
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