Église Saint-Ferdinand de Bordeaux, Catholic church in Croix-de-Seguey district, Bordeaux, France
Église Saint-Ferdinand is a Neo-Romanesque church building with twin towers on its northern facade and three statues positioned above the entrance porch. The interior features a richly decorated marble altar with Neo-Gothic details including small pinnacles and saint figures carved into the composition.
The building was constructed between 1862 and 1867 under the direction of architects Paul Abadie and Jean-Jacques Valleton. The structure was built from Camarsac limestone, a stone chosen for its durability and appearance.
The church is named after Saint Ferdinand III of Castile, whose statue stands prominently above the entrance. Inside, ornate marble work and statuary throughout the interior reflect the religious devotion that shaped this space.
The building is accessible during religious services, so visitors should check the current schedule before planning a visit. It is located in the Croix-de-Seguey neighborhood and can be reached easily on foot.
The organ, with its Neo-Gothic case by Georges Wenner and Jacques Götty, was inaugurated on 23 December 1867, the same year the church was consecrated. It was restored in 1995–1998 and again in 2008 by the Pesce workshop. Near the altar, a painting attributed to Hendrick ter Brugghen (1588–1629) shows the Rich Man and Lazarus.
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