Another Baroque church built on the site of a mosque

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Murcia (Region) It has a Baroque style and dates back to the Muslim period. It stands on the site of a mosque that was converted into a church after the Reconquista. Work on the new building began in 1736 under the direction of architect Fray Antonio de San José. The church has a Latin cross plan with side chapels and two doors. The main facade is a jewel of Baroque art thanks to the diagonal arrangement of its pilasters and its arched cornices and decorative moldings. The two doors are decorated with capitals and garlands, and at the top are two medallions representing the Apotheosis of Saint Nicholas and the Saint in a Mystical Trance, both by the hand of Francesco Salzillo. Highlights include the octagonal vaults, the towers with a square floor plan, and the interior stucco decorations in typical Baroque style. Inside is the religious image of the Holy Christ of Salzillo (Santísimo Cristo del Amparo y la Dolorosa). #JanuaryDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Murcia