Basilica de Lluc - Lluc, Isla de Mallorca, España
N 39° 49.376 E 002° 53.065
31S E 490108 N 4408111
Renaissance church "Basilica de Lluc" from 1622 on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca
Waymark Code: WMXMJ1
Location: Islas Baleares, Spain
Date Posted: 01/29/2018
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The Renaissance building of the Church of Lluc, initiated in 1622 and finished in 1691, the Església de Lluc, has been the honorary title of Basilica de Lluc since 1962. From the church type a cross basilica, its plan has the form of a Latin cross. It has a central nave with a barrel vault and three chapels on each side. The center of the cross is dominated by an ornate dome adorned with the paintings of the Twelve Apostles, with a lantern placed on top, into which daylight can penetrate. Another light source is the rosette above the main portal of the church, which is enclosed on both sides by organ pipes.
The arches and cornices of the building are made of stone, which was obtained near the Santuaris. The nave of the church has a length of 28.28 meters and is 6.70 meters wide. At the transept, the width of the church is 13.45 meters.
Source: Wikipedia (translated)
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1622
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 6:00 PM
Street address of Church:
Plaza Peregrins 1
Lluc, Islas Baleares Spain
07315
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary 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
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