Parroquia Nuestra Señora Del Carmen (Our Lady of Carmen Parish), Malaga
This parish church is located in the historical El Perchel neighborhood of Malaga. The location has many old buildings that reflect its fishing port history. The church has many relics with sailing boat themes dedicated to Saint Carmen the patron saint of sailors and fishermen.
The parish of Saint Carmen was established in 1584. The earthquake of 1680 destroyed the original parish church. After the destruction, construction of a new church began in the 17th century and continued till the 18th century. The church also has a chapel of the brotherhood of Mercy, one of the fraternities that go on procession in Malaga on Holy Week. During the civil war, the building served as a warehouse.
The Iglesia del Carmen has two anchors at the entrance in honor of the patron saint of sailors and fishermen. The façade has ceramic panels depicting the Holy Virgin. It has three naves with chapels. There are images of the procession of Semana Santa or the Holy Week. The statue of the Virgin of Carmen was sculpted by artist, Jose Even Navas in 1945. There is also a magnificent altar dedicated to the Virgin of Carmen.
The parish of Saint Carmen was established in 1584. The earthquake of 1680 destroyed the original parish church. After the destruction, construction of a new church began in the 17th century and continued till the 18th century. The church also has a chapel of the brotherhood of Mercy, one of the fraternities that go on procession in Malaga on Holy Week. During the civil war, the building served as a warehouse.
The Iglesia del Carmen has two anchors at the entrance in honor of the patron saint of sailors and fishermen. The façade has ceramic panels depicting the Holy Virgin. It has three naves with chapels. There are images of the procession of Semana Santa or the Holy Week. The statue of the Virgin of Carmen was sculpted by artist, Jose Even Navas in 1945. There is also a magnificent altar dedicated to the Virgin of Carmen.
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Sight Name: Parroquia Nuestra Señora Del Carmen (Our Lady of Carmen Parish)
Sight Location: Malaga, Spain (See walking tours in Malaga)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Malaga, Spain (See walking tours in Malaga)
Sight Type: Religious
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