Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón, Málaga

Name: Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón
Address: Plaza de San Ignacio, s/n, Málaga, 29008, Spain
Telephone: +34 952 21 05 00

#36 among attractions in Málaga

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Facts and practical information

The church of the Sacred Heart is located in the Plaza de San Ignacio de Loyola in the historic center of Malaga, Spain.

It is a neo-Gothic work built in 1920, according to the project drawn up in January 1907 by the architect Fernando Guerrero Strachan, commissioned by the Jesuits.

It has a basilica floor plan, divided into three naves and covered with a ribbed vault. The transept stands out, with an octagonal floor plan and star-shaped vault. The choir is located at the foot of the central nave, which is higher and wider than the lateral ones. The tomb of Blessed Tiburcio Arnaiz is located there.

The square where it is located to the west of Calle Compañía, near the Palacio de Villalón building, home to the Carmen Thyssen Museum.

The church was the seat of the Archconfraternity of the Sorrows of St. John, during the time that its original location, the Church of St. John, was being restored.

In it you can see the pictorial work of Apolo Párkinson Molinari, painter of the Gothic style stained glass windows that surround the church.

Coordinates: 36°43'18"N, 4°25'24"W

Address

Plaza de San Ignacio, s/nMálaga-Centro (Centro Histórico)Málaga 29008 Spain

Contact

+34 952 21 05 00

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón?

Nearby attractions include Museo Carmen Thyssen, Málaga (1 min walk), Baños Arabes Hammam Al Andalus, Málaga (2 min walk), Wine Museum, Málaga (4 min walk), Palacio Episcopal., Málaga (5 min walk).

How to get to Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón by public transport?

The nearest stations to Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón:

Bus

Puente de la Aurora • Lines: 17, 2, 20, 30, 36 (3 min walk)
Santo Domingo - Perchel • Lines: 20 (5 min walk)

Train

Málaga Centro - Alameda (13 min walk)
Málaga María Zambrano (22 min walk)

Metro

El Perchel • Lines: L1, L2 (21 min walk)
La Isla • Lines: L2 (30 min walk)