Collegiate Church of Saint Sebastian - Antequera, Spain
N 37° 00.987 W 004° 33.556
30S E 361287 N 4097833
The present Collegiate Church of Saint Sebastian is the result of many additions and reforms during the years. The construction started in 1548 under the direction of the architect Diego de Vergara.
Waymark Code: WMN1EV
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 12/07/2014
Views: 10
An outstanding element is the tower, whose first masonry section was erected by Ignacio de Urzueta and it was afterwards continued by the Antequera master builder Andrés Burgueño.
Later on, in 1722, Nicolas Mejías replaced the original capital by another one that was destroyed by a fire in 1926. Two years later, the current capital was made. The element which has remained since the beginning, despite the changes, is the so-called “Angelote”, a guardian angel crowning the tower and used as a weathervane.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1548
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:30 AM To: 1:00 PM
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:30 AM
Street address of Church:
Plaza de San Sebastián 6
Antequera, Málaga Spain
29200
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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