Church of Santiago
Church of Santiago
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BennyMalaga
Malaga, Spain89,732 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
The Church of Santiago is the oldest church in Malaga and was built in 1490. Pablo Ruiz Picasso, the brilliant painter who revolutionised 20th century art, was baptised here in 1881 at the baptismal font.
Written 23 October 2015
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Maskita
Sochi, Russia210 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
It has a mudejar tower and inside there is a mix of Mudejar and Gothic styles.
It also has a large wooden door with what looks like breasts on it. I thought it was my imagination until I saw the willy shapes too!
It also has a large wooden door with what looks like breasts on it. I thought it was my imagination until I saw the willy shapes too!
Written 26 February 2014
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BennyMalaga
Malaga, Spain89,732 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
This Church of Santiago is an interesting church. It is located on Calle Granada and near the Plaza de la Merced, both of which have plenty of pedestrian traffic. However few people enter this church. Actually it is the oldest church in Malaga, founded in 1490. The tower has a square form and has the Mudejar style. The most important feature of the church is the baptismal font made of marble in the 16th century and this was were Picasso was baptized in 1881.
Written 29 November 2013
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,679 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
On a recent holiday to Malaga I viewed quite a few churches ,one that caught my eye was Church Of Santiago .
A beautiful looking church ,the church was none other than were Pablo Picasso was baptised ,it's such a wonderful looking church ,the facade is really evocative ,makes for some great photographic opportunities and is well worth checking out if you're in the area and easy to locate along Calle Granada
A beautiful looking church ,the church was none other than were Pablo Picasso was baptised ,it's such a wonderful looking church ,the facade is really evocative ,makes for some great photographic opportunities and is well worth checking out if you're in the area and easy to locate along Calle Granada
Written 28 November 2022
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland30,639 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Nice church in the old town. Beautiful ceiling and altar. It’s not very big but worth a good 15 minute viewing. Recommended .
Written 29 May 2021
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,679 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Stumbled upon this beautiful old church as we were wandering around the historic centre of Malaga and what a great find.
Built on the site of a former mosque in 1490 ,on close inspection the differing architectural styles becomes apparent, a beautiful church both inside and outside, entry is free ,you can view the documentation that shows that Picasso was baptised here in 1881,it's a church that has some serious history attached to it.
Located on Calle Granada and is most definitely well worth seeking out.
Built on the site of a former mosque in 1490 ,on close inspection the differing architectural styles becomes apparent, a beautiful church both inside and outside, entry is free ,you can view the documentation that shows that Picasso was baptised here in 1881,it's a church that has some serious history attached to it.
Located on Calle Granada and is most definitely well worth seeking out.
Written 24 September 2018
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David S
Middlesbrough, UK2,379 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
My wife and I had a short stop off in Malaga whilst on a TUI cruiser and enjoyed the visit. Whilst exploring we stumbled on this amazingly beautiful church. A fully working church with lovely architecture and amazing ambiance.
Written 13 August 2018
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Vienna, Austria3,048 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
The Church of Santiago (Iglesias Santiago) is the oldest Catholic Church located in the old town area the city Málaga close to the Calle Granada, the Church was built in 1490,entry free.
Written 1 October 2017
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ebertello
San Isidro, Argentina1,616 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
This is probably one of the oldest churches in Málaga. You don't give much for it seeing it from the outside, buy inside you'll have very beautiful art and architecture. Picasso was baptized here and the certificate is on public display.
Written 29 December 2015
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BennyMalaga
Malaga, Spain89,732 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
The Church of Santiago is the oldest church in Malaga. It was constructed in 1490. The church is located on a central street, so it is easy to get to. The most interesting thing to see in this church is the baptismal font at one corner, and it was where Picasso was baptized.
Written 27 December 2014
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