Iglesia de la Encarnación
Iglesia de la Encarnación, Baroque church in Vélez-Rubio, Spain
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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