Iglesia de la Encarnación

The Iglesia de la Encarnacion is a baroque church with an ornately carved stone facade and two square towers rising about 37 meters high. These towers are crowned with octagonal domes that dominate the skyline of Velez-Rubio.

Construction began in 1754 on the site of an earlier Mudejar church called San Pedro that had been damaged by earthquakes. The new building replaced the destroyed sanctuary and became the town's new religious center.

The name refers to the incarnation of Christ and shapes the religious identity of the town. You can see this faith expressed through the five altarpieces that define the interior and draw visitors' attention.

The church sits at 839 meters elevation in central Velez-Rubio and is accessible to visitors during regular hours. You can easily reach it on foot from the town square, and access is straightforward for most people.

Inside stands a red pine organ built by French craftsman Guillermo D'Enoyer that remains the largest surviving instrument of its kind in the region. This rare musical instrument reflects the historical importance of the place beyond its local role.

Location: Vélez-Rubio

Inception: 1753

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Elevation above the sea: 839 m

GPS coordinates: 37.64744,-2.07437

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:22