Iglesia La Merced - Utiel, España - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

"El Templo y Convento de la Merced, de estilo Neoclásico, albergó en su origen a los Mercedarios desde 1635 hasta la desamortización de 1835. La fábrica de su iglesia tiene planta rectangular con una importante nave central y laterales con varias capillas. El crucero es amplio, abriendose el brazo izquierdo a un espacioso sagrario, presenta elevado presbiterio con pinturas al fresco y al igual que las de la parte superior de los brazos del crucero hacen referencia a la orden de los Mercenarios y sus fundadores. Es significativa su cúpula recubierta de tejas vidriadas azules y blancas con el gran escudo de su fachada, conservado en buen estado.
Hospicio y Convento de Franciscanos Observantes, fundado en 1751, la Iglesia es del mismo estilo que la de la Merced, y análoga disposición, aunque de fecha posterior y más pequeña. Edificada sobre una colina, tiene esbelta torre campanario, que se convierte en hito de referencia que domina la parte occidental del caserío utielano".

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"The Temple and Convent of La Merced, of Neoclassical style, originally housed the Mercedarians from 1635 until the confiscation of 1835. The factory of its church has a rectangular plan with an important central nave and sides with several chapels. The transept is wide, the left arm opening to a spacious tabernacle, it has a high presbytery with fresco paintings and, like those in the upper part of the arms of the transept, they refer to the order of the Mercenaries and its founders. Its dome covered with Blue and white glazed tiles with the large shield on its façade, preserved in good condition.
Hospice and Convent of Observant Franciscans, founded in 1751, the Church is of the same style as that of La Merced, and an analogous layout, although of a later date and smaller. Built on a hill, it has a slender bell tower, which becomes a landmark that dominates the western part of the Utileno hamlet".

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1635 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: 8:00 AM To: 7:00 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: 8:00 AM Street address of Church: C. Camino, 3B, Utiel, , Valencia España 46300 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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