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 Iglesia de San Juan de Dios - Granada, ES Posted by:  razalas
N 37° 10.833 W 003° 36.163
30S E 446499 N 4115071
The Basilica of San Juan de Dios is one of the best examples of baroque in Granada.
Waymark Code: WM13BP4
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 11/02/2020
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Iglesia de San Juan de Dios
"Construction of the church began at the behest of Brother Alonso de Jesús Ortega in 1737 and finalised in 1759.
It was financed by the Hospitaller Order to house the remains of its founder, Saint John of God, born in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, although he came to live in Spain at a young age. It boasts a beautiful Baroque façade flanked by towers featuring slate capitals.
It is one of the most important Baroque temples in Spain. It is divided into two sections and features a Latin cross floor plan, a nave with side chapels, two on either side, a main chapel and a choir. The high dome at the transept is particularly noteworthy.
The church chapel houses a solid silver urn that contains the relics of Saint John of God. Its interior is richly adorned with sculptures and images. The fresco paintings depict saints, angels, virtues and episodes from the life of Saint John of God.
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Retrieved from the city official tourism website:http://en.granadatur.com
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1737
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Calle San Juan de Dios
Granada, Andalucía ES
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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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