Church Sainte-Eulalie of Montpellier, Religious monument in Montpellier, France.
The Sainte-Eulalie Church is a religious building in Montpellier featuring French baroque architectural style with symmetrical facades, sculpted ornaments, and tall rectangular windows along its exterior walls. The interior displays typical baroque proportions with carefully designed decorative elements throughout.
The church was built in 1740 as a chapel for the Mercedarian friars established at this location. It later became the main place of worship for law students and served the Order of Malta, which continued its work there.
The church houses the skull of Saint Eulalia, a relic brought from Barcelona by members of the Mercedarian order whose convent once stood on this site.
The church functions primarily as an active place of worship with limited visiting hours that depend on service schedules. It is advisable to check beforehand when services occur or if it is open for general visits.
Ferdinand von Hompesch, the last Grand Master of the Order of Malta before Napoleon's conquest, is buried within the church walls. His burial place marks a significant moment in the history of this religious community.
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