Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Gracia - Riogordo, Andalucía, Málaga, España
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N 36° 54.969 W 004° 17.628
30S E 384753 N 4086352
La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Gracia se localiza en la localidad de Riogordo, provincia de Málaga.
Waymark Code: WM18RX0
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 09/20/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 3

"La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Gracia se localiza en la localidad de Riogordo, provincia de Málaga. Se puede acceder fácilmente desde la Plaza de la Constitución tomando al C/ Virgen de Fátima y subiendo por C/ Horno hasta llegar a la Plaza de la Iglesia.

El templo de Nuestra Señora de Gracia data del siglo XV, año 1490. Se levanta sobre una planta basilical con dos naves y danza de arcos de medio punto sobre pilares y cabecero rectangular. Se cierra con bóveda de aristas la capilla mayor, mientras que las naves lo hacen con armadura de par y nudillo la central, y de colgadizo el crucero, sus brazos y naves laterales, que los mantienen ocultos, con techos rasos o bóvedas semiesféricas. Destaca su camarín y la torre cuadrada, la cual está rematada por un tejadillo de cuatro vertientes."

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"The Church of Our Lady of Grace is located in the town of Riogordo, province of Málaga. It can be easily accessed from the Plaza de la Constitución by taking C/ Virgen de Fátima and going up C/ Horno until you reach the Plaza de la Church.

The temple of Our Lady of Grace dates back to the 15th century, year 1490. It stands on a basilica plan with two naves and a series of semicircular arches on pillars and a rectangular headboard. The main chapel is closed with a groin vault, while the naves are closed with a pair and knuckle truss in the central one, and the transept, its arms and side naves are closed with a canopy, which keeps them hidden, with flat ceilings or semi-spherical vaults. Its dressing room and the square tower stand out, which is topped by a four-sloped roof."

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1490

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: "Católica"

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 8:00 PM

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 12:30 PM

Street address of Church:
C. de la Iglesia, 2
Riogordo, Málaga España
29180


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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