Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,647 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Pub and bar hopping around this part of the town early hours of a Friday morning my twin brother Stephen and I chanced upon this beautiful church and what a great find.
Iglesia De San Juan Bautista is one of the oldest churches in Malaga dating from 1486 ,one of the four original churches constructed after the reconquest of Malaga by Ferdinand and Isabella .
The church looks amazing,the exquisite tile and brickwork facade are truly magnificent ,the bell tower is so eye catching ,the church was severely damaged during an earthquake in 1680 and was restored to it's former glory in the 18th century ,it's just a great church to check out ,I can't comment on the interior as it was obviously closed when we visited here at 1.30am heading to a pub nearby ,if you're in the area it's a church I highly recommend you seek out and it's easy to locate along Calle San Juan.
Iglesia De San Juan Bautista is one of the oldest churches in Malaga dating from 1486 ,one of the four original churches constructed after the reconquest of Malaga by Ferdinand and Isabella .
The church looks amazing,the exquisite tile and brickwork facade are truly magnificent ,the bell tower is so eye catching ,the church was severely damaged during an earthquake in 1680 and was restored to it's former glory in the 18th century ,it's just a great church to check out ,I can't comment on the interior as it was obviously closed when we visited here at 1.30am heading to a pub nearby ,if you're in the area it's a church I highly recommend you seek out and it's easy to locate along Calle San Juan.
Written November 27, 2022
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland31,149 contributions
Nov 2022
This Roman Catholic church is dedicated to John the Baptist. It's one of the four churches that Ferdinand and Isabella built in 1487 upon successfully reconquering Malaga.
Originally, it was built in the Gothic-Mudejar style. However, it has undergone multiple architectural changes to its structure over the years based on existing trends. So it has also Baroque and Neoclassical imprints.
The bell tower is very prominent. It was completed in 1564.
Originally, it was built in the Gothic-Mudejar style. However, it has undergone multiple architectural changes to its structure over the years based on existing trends. So it has also Baroque and Neoclassical imprints.
The bell tower is very prominent. It was completed in 1564.
Written December 28, 2022
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101jumper
Kansas City, MO414 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
We spent a day in Malaga during Santa Semana (Holy Week) and enjoyed a special spiritual moment during our visit to the Church of San Juan Bautista. We had just finished dinner at Terra Mia (see our review) and noticed the church was open much later than expected. We went inside and were greeted by the site of hundreds of people taking part in a religious ceremony celebrating Holy Week with song, incense and faith. The interior of the Church was lit by candlelight. The faithful were joined around one of the famous tronos carried during the parades and singing. We were fortunate to take part in such a moving ceremony. For those wishing to visit outside of Holy Week, the Church is just as moving and beautiful throughout the rest of the year.
Written April 18, 2019
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hans-jaguar
Santa Comba Dao, Portugal24,005 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
San Juan Bautista church.
After you have seen the church of Santa Maria de Jesus and the Virgen del Socorro Chapel, you have to walk down the street “Cuesta Real for about 250 meters to reach the San Juan Bautista church who is on your right and also dates from the 17th century, this one also was unfortunately closed during the moment of our visit, so that we were not able to see the interior who seems to be very important as the church and hospital is mentioned as an architectural example from this century.
After you have seen the church of Santa Maria de Jesus and the Virgen del Socorro Chapel, you have to walk down the street “Cuesta Real for about 250 meters to reach the San Juan Bautista church who is on your right and also dates from the 17th century, this one also was unfortunately closed during the moment of our visit, so that we were not able to see the interior who seems to be very important as the church and hospital is mentioned as an architectural example from this century.
Written March 30, 2017
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PaulB
Maastricht, The Netherlands3,140 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
The San Juan Batista church is almost inconspicuously located in the narrow Calle San Juan, but is one of the four Catholic churches that was founded after the conquest of the city by the Spanish kings in the 16th century.
The church was originally built with a gothic central nave with Moorish arches and pillars. However, not long after the construction was completed, the center ship was already extended and took its current shape.
The church itself is worth a visit, especially because of the magnificent altar and beautiful chapels.
We were here on Good Friday, so a number of thrones from the processions set up here in the church made the visit very special.
Normally the church is open daily in the morning until 1 PM and in the evening between 6 and 8 PM.
Admission is free, but of coyrse a small donation is appreciated.
The church was originally built with a gothic central nave with Moorish arches and pillars. However, not long after the construction was completed, the center ship was already extended and took its current shape.
The church itself is worth a visit, especially because of the magnificent altar and beautiful chapels.
We were here on Good Friday, so a number of thrones from the processions set up here in the church made the visit very special.
Normally the church is open daily in the morning until 1 PM and in the evening between 6 and 8 PM.
Admission is free, but of coyrse a small donation is appreciated.
Written May 5, 2019
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Vienna, Austria3,048 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
The Church of San Juan Bautista (Iglesia de San Juan Bautista) was one of the four churches Catholic Monarchs, located in the middle old town the city Malaga. The Church was built in the late fifteenth century in a Gothic architectural style. One of the peculiarities of the church is its tower, very nice tower, free entry.
Written October 1, 2017
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KrisD_pl
Warsaw, Poland7,687 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
Built and reconstructed through centuries dating back to 1487 - the times Reyes Catolicos (Catholic Kings) conquered Malaga. It has very unusual exterior murals from 18th century. The interior of the church is also impressive, including the richly decorated altar. This church is rather unknown but worth a visit.
Written April 12, 2017
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saundersmb
London, UK646 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
Tucked into a shopping area, this church has a stunning interior that deserves a visit. Opening hours limited . Inside the roof is spectacular and worth a visit alone.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Written September 16, 2023
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia21,219 contributions
May 2022
Walking down the alleyways of the historic quarter we literally stumbled upon this beautiful small church, the interior is simply stunning, so well cared for, and entry is free.
Written May 19, 2022
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johnl1950
Barnsley, UK764 contributions
Oct 2019
A place of peace in an otherwise hectic city, murals, altars, very ornate, free entrance so you can wander round at your own pace.
Written November 12, 2019
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Hello! I would like to know whether
1) 8th September in Spain is a public feast? In Malta we have a feast for Nativity of Our Lady.
2) At what time is mass celebrated on Saturday and Sunday please?
Thanks and regards
Written July 8, 2018
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