Igrexa de San Xurxo

A Coruña, Spain

Igrexa de San Xurxo (Iglesia de San Jorge) was built in 1725-1767 in Baroque style. Here first same-sex marriage in Spain took place between Elisa and Marcela in 1901, which is the basis for the movie of the same name.

Religious sites in Spain

Address

Rúa Praza 19, A Coruña, Spain

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Details

Founded: 1725
Category: Religious sites in Spain

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Igrexa de Santiago Church (0,4 km)
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Santa Cruz Castle (4,6 km)
Castro de Elviña (5 km)

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Convent of San Domingos de Bonaval (55,6 km)
Santa María del Azogue Church (18,1 km)
San Francisco Church (18 km)
Monastery of San Xoán de Caaveiro (27,1 km)
Sobrado Abbey (47,9 km)

User Reviews

Steven S (3 years ago)
Nice church. Handsy priest. Priest can’t keep his hands to himself. Aggressively touched my boyfriend in my presence - the arrogance of religion on display.

Wisangga Mahardika (5 years ago)
Nice and wonderful place

Alastair McDougall (6 years ago)
A very nice place of worship where you can sit in peace and quiet and contimplate life

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