Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen - Motril, Granada, España
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N 36° 44.840 W 003° 31.262
30S E 453487 N 4066970
Construida en el siglo XVII dedicada a San Roque, como patrón elegido por la ciudad en la epidemia de 1583.
Waymark Code: WM1907X
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 11/01/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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"Construida en el siglo XVII dedicada a San Roque, como patrón elegido por la ciudad en la epidemia de 1583.
En el siglo XVIII su advocación se cambió a la Virgen del Carmen. Es de estilo protobarroco y consta de una sola nave, cúpula semiesférica sobre la capilla mayor y camarín muy decorado con yeserías barrocas."

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"Built in the 17th century dedicated to San Roque, as the patron chosen by the city in the epidemic of 1583.
In the 18th century its dedication was changed to the Virgin of Carmen. It is proto-baroque in style and consists of a single nave, a hemispherical dome over the main chapel and a dressing room highly decorated with baroque plasterwork."

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1583

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: 7:30 PM To: 8:30 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: 8:30 PM

Street address of Church:
C. San Roque, 1,
Motril, Granada España
18600


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

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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