Church of San Juan de Dios, Murcia
Church of San Juan de Dios, Murcia, Baroque church in central Murcia, Spain
The Church of San Juan de Dios features oval architecture with rococo plasterwork decorations and altarpieces created by Italian artist Paolo Sístori.
Built between 1764 and 1782, the church stands on the site of the former Alcazar Mayor, where archaeological remains reveal a 12th-century Muslim fortress.
The museum section displays religious sculptures from the 15th to 20th centuries, including works by sculptor Juan González Moreno within their original setting.
Located near Murcia Cathedral at Calle Eulogio Soriano 4, the building provides wheelchair access and maintains regular visiting hours for both worship and museum tours.
The church layout follows an unusual transverse axis with the altar positioned along the minor axis, facing the entrance in a design rare for Spanish religious architecture.
Location: Murcia
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 37.98323,-1.12812
Latest update: March 8, 2025 12:31
The Murcia region combines natural landscapes with historical sites from different periods. The Salto del Usero natural pool in Bullas, the beaches of Calblanque Natural Area, and the Almadenes gorge near Cieza demonstrate the geological variety of the region. The coast offers sheltered coves like Cala Cortina and remote beaches such as El Portús, while the Gredas de Bolnuevo erosion formations show the power of natural processes. The historical architecture ranges from medieval fortifications to baroque cultural sites. Monteagudo Castle from the 11th century and Castillo de Lorca document the Moorish and Christian past. Coastal towers like Torre de Santa Elena and Torre del Cope date from the 16th century and served as defenses against pirates. The Santa Clara Monastery and Museo Salzillo in Murcia city preserve 18th-century religious art, while the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca represents baroque urban architecture.
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