Santiago Church

Málaga, Spain

Iglesia de Santiago is the oldest church in Málaga, built in 1490 to the site of older mosque. This church is noted for its tall Mudejar style steeple and baroque interior which contains some notable chapels. Pablo Picasso's baptismal certificate is on display here. Pablo Picasso was baptisted there in 1881.

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Founded: 1490
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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Monica Frega (10 months ago)
I was lucky to have found it open for the Sunday mass. I was utterly overwhelmed by the beautiful paintings, statues, and stunning features on the windows and ceiling. Pablo Picasso was apparently baptiste in this church in 1881.
Oscar Mangas (18 months ago)
Pablo Picasso was baptized in this church in 1881. The building is worth paying a visit as it remains quiet most of the time and the access is free. It has interesting art and sculptures paying tribute to James the Great. The architecture proves the different historic moments the building has gone through.
Jay Mok (2 years ago)
Beautiful mother depicted in its painting and figurine. The best Mother Mary seen in Malaga.
Maria S (Elmundoconmarisa) (3 years ago)
We were walking by and luckily this church was open. It has this rather intimate feeling about it as it is pretty small. There was still some time before the service would begin and I thought it was fine to take some photos.
Angie Jaime (4 years ago)
It's beautiful✨?
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