Iglesia de San Lázaro, Málaga, Catholic church in La Victoria district, Málaga, Spain.
The Iglesia de San Lázaro is a church building located near Málaga's historic Lázaro Hospital. It features a rectangular nave with a raised presbytery and wooden structural elements characteristic of Mudéjar architectural style.
The Catholic Monarchs founded this building in 1491 as a chapel following their reconquest of Málaga. It served as a spiritual center for patients at the adjacent hospital, particularly those suffering from leprosy.
The church takes its name from Saint Lazarus and was historically linked to the hospital that once stood beside it. Visitors can sense how the building's location and purpose reflected its role as a spiritual space for the sick and dying.
To visit the underground crypt, contact the parish office beforehand as it is not open to casual visits. The church itself is accessible during regular mass times, so checking the schedule in advance will help plan your visit.
The underground crypt extends across two levels and displays 18th-century grisaille paintings created by Pedro de Hermosilla. These artworks were deliberately designed to remind visitors of human mortality and the brevity of life.
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