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.

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Founded: 1725
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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Steven S (2 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 (4 years ago)
Nice and wonderful place
Alastair McDougall (5 years ago)
A very nice place of worship where you can sit in peace and quiet and contimplate life
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