Church of the Sacred Heart

The Church of the Sacred Heart features a Romanesque design with a basilica floor plan, three naves, and a tower containing three bells and four clock faces.

Construction of the church began in 1911 with a state investment of 30,000 pesetas and donations from parishioners, reaching completion in 1918 under architect Fernando Guerrero Strachan.

The church houses multiple altars dedicated to religious figures, including the Sacred Heart, the Immaculate Conception, and Saint Joseph, reflecting Spanish Catholic traditions.

The religious building accommodates 2,000 people and contains modern electrical installations, sound systems, and golden lamps complementing the crystal chandeliers throughout the space.

The church tower contains three specific bells, including ones named Sacred Heart and Virgin of Victory, which were blessed in 1917 before the building's completion.

Location: Melilla

Inception: 1918

Architects: Fernando Guerrero Strachan

GPS coordinates: 35.29450,-2.94017

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:06