Iglesia de San Francisco Solano - Montilla, Córdoba, España
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N 37° 35.157 W 004° 38.348
30S E 355278 N 4161139
Parroquia de San Francisco Solano Es un edificio Histórico Artístico, edificado en el siglo XVII, conocido popularmente como la Iglesia del Santo.
Waymark Code: WM1BCM8
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 01/19/2025
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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"Es un edificio Histórico Artístico, edificado en el siglo XVII, conocido popularmente como la Iglesia del Santo, es lugar de culto de los dos Patrones de Montilla, San Francisco Solano y Nuestra Señora la Virgen de la Aurora.
El Santo nació en Montilla el 10 de marzo de 1549, en la casa sobre la que se levantó la iglesia.
Fue nombrado patrono de Montilla en 1647, por los Marqueses de Priego, fue canonizado en 1726 por Benedicto XIII.
Respecto a la estructura, presenta una fachada con esquema original enmarcada en un atrio de ‘U’, con arcos de medio punto que descansan sobre columnas toscanas. Hay una hornacina donde descansa la imagen del titular. La planta es de cruz latina, con nave central, bóveda de cañón y capillas laterales".

Entrada gratuita. Considerada como Bien de Interes Cultural 16-07-1977.

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"It is a Historical Artistic building, built in the 17th century, popularly known as the Church of the Saint, it is a place of worship of the two Patron Saints of Montilla, San Francisco Solano and Nuestra Señora la Virgen de la Aurora.
The Saint was born in Montilla on March 10, 1549, in the house on which the church was built.
He was named patron of Montilla in 1647, by the Marquises of Priego, and was canonized in 1726 by Benedict XIII.
Regarding the structure, it presents a façade with an original scheme framed in a 'U' atrium, with semicircular arches that rest on Tuscan columns. There is a niche where the image of the owner rests. The plan is a Latin cross, with a central nave, barrel vault and side chapels.

Free admission. Considered an Asset of Cultural Interest 07-16-1977.

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Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of building construction: 01/01/1681

Diocese: Córdoba

Address/Location:
C. San Francisco Solano, 18,
Montilla, , Córdoba España
14550


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Date of organization: Not listed

Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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