Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción

The iglesia de la Purísima Concepción is a church in Albacete featuring a prominent 18th-century façade. Inside the main hall stands a churrigueresque altarpiece decorated with Salomonic columns.

The building was constructed as a hermitage in 1705 and became a parish church in 1876. During the Spanish Civil War, it served as headquarters for the International Brigades.

The church displays religious artworks that once belonged to the former convent of Justinianas de la Concepción, founded in 1571. These pieces remain visible in the central altar and reflect the local Catholic tradition.

The church is located at Calle Purísima 1 in the Carretas-Huerta de Marzo neighborhood. Access is available during regular mass schedules when religious services are held.

The interior incorporates architectural elements from different centuries, with original columns and altarpieces gathered from various religious buildings throughout the city. This blend reveals how the space evolved over time.

Location: Albacete

GPS coordinates: 38.99281,-1.85236

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42