Virxe Da Barca Sanctuary
The Virxe da Barca sanctuary is a church located in Muxía, Spain. It was destroyed by a fire that was started by lightning on 25 December 2013.
History
The sanctuary was originally a pre-Christian Celtic shrine and sacred spot. This part of Spain was resistant to conversion to Christianity, and was only converted in the 12th century. The Christians built a hermitage on this location at first, and later the present church in the 17th century.
Gallery
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Towers -
Gate -
Stairwells -
Interior, before fire -
The sanctuary is near to the sea
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See also
References
- ^ "Un rayo destruye un emblemático santuario en Muxía". El Mundo. 2013-12-25. Archived from the original on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2013-12-25.
External links
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