Igrexa de San Xurxo

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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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Address
Rúa Praza 19, A Coruña, Spain

Established
1725

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