Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación in Xeraco

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Take a closer look at Xeraco’s past through a church that has long been part of the town’s story.

Located in the heart of the town, Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Parish Church in Xeraco, was first built in 1701 and extended several times over the following three centuries as its congregation grew. It is well worth including in your visit.

Things to see at Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Parish Church in Xeraco

The church has a spacious basilica-style layout, with a single nave and side chapels, as well as a barrel-vaulted ceiling, sturdy pillars, buttresses and rounded arches. Outside, two bell towers of different heights stand side by side. The smaller one was once the minaret of the original mosque. With its long history and architectural appeal, there's no doubt Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Parish Church deserves a place on your Xeraco itinerary.