Església de Sant Francesc Xavier, Catholic fortress church in Sant Francesc Xavier, Spain.
The church features solid blind walls, an iron-reinforced door, and a barrel-vaulted ceiling designed for defensive purposes against naval attacks.
Built between 1726 and 1738, the church replaced a small chapel dedicated to San Valero from 1336 to protect inhabitants from pirate invasions.
Each Sunday during construction, local residents contributed stones to build the church, demonstrating the strong community involvement in its creation.
The church stands in Plaza de la Constitución, facing the Town Hall, with a restored cemetery open to visitors at its rear section.
The structure contains a rainwater cistern with a well head adjacent to its main walls, integrated into the defensive architecture.
Location: Sant Francesc Xavier
Inception: 1726
Architectural style: fortification
GPS coordinates: 38.70551,1.42835
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:36
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