A small 18th century relic in a hidden corner 📷 Málaga - Spain


The exploration of the city seems to have no end and when I visit certain places that are new to me I find small, simple but beautiful wonders that seem to be hidden from the public eye.


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Walking through almost hidden places, in narrow streets, has often given me pleasant surprises. I believe that the city expands and seems to have no end and it is true what I was told when I arrived, it is the city that is in permanent movement.

On this occasion, I wanted or intended to visit a well-known church, but when I arrived I found that it was closed and there was no sign or anyone who could tell me when it was open. That will be the subject of research on my part.

But I didn't give up, I simply continued along that street, called Muro de San Julián, which later changed its name to Arco de la Cabeza, and on a very small corner, where the street that crosses it was very narrow, I came across this treasure of the city, the Church of Aurora and Divina Providencia.


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As I told you, the streets were so narrow that it was very difficult to take pictures of the exterior façade, but by moving a little further away and trying to find the best angle I can bring you these pictures.

Being located in a corner I didn't expect the church to be big, but I was curious to know more about it. It was not always a church as it is today, but until 2013 it was part of the convent of the same name, which closed due to the lack of vocations.


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But in reality the building dates back to the 17th century, 1787, and I love to find such old and historic places because most of them owe their construction to money from the people, donations that were often made, so it has much more value.

On the other hand, although the exterior façade doesn't say much, the knowledge of its antiquity generated my interest to enter and see its interior. And I was not wrong in expecting to find a relic. If you are interested in knowing more about this place you can see it here. Although there is not much information about this place I was able to find something.

The mosaics on the outside are also beautiful and noticeable on the façade. The truth is that the order of the Dominican Mothers has taken great care of both the convent and the church until the time the convent was closed and they have left an important historical legacy.


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I am always impressed by the church doors and the woodwork. These antiques are worth seeing and admiring, the workmanship is always incredible.


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When I enter I see a small but beautiful church, with a notorious baroque style, and that is evident in every inch of the place.

Again I reiterate that the baroque and even rococo style is present, where all the walls are occupied by both religious sculptures and beautiful decorations. The gold and other colours contrast with the white background, creating a beautiful style.


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I walked through the church until I reached the altar, which surprised me to see a Christ carrying the cross, but not crucified, something that is in distinction with the rest of the churches and on the other hand the decorations on both sides are very original, like reliefs that come out of the walls giving them a lot of life.


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The finishing at the top of the altar is a great eye-catching detail of the place.


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I always look at the ceilings and although they don't have paintings or anything striking, but the delicacy in this part of the church with its decorations is very nice, besides being very well lit despite the lack of stained glass windows to let the sunlight in. That is another difference I found with the rest of the churches I have visited so far.


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Each space dedicated to the sculptures is very well cared for and decorated as well, with small pictures explaining the sculptures and beautiful floral decorations.


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One of the most striking is Nuestra Señora del Traspaso y Soledad de Viñedos, both for the expression on her face and her clothing. You know that I especially look at the art in all this and I like the way it is done.


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Once I had gone through the whole place I looked up again, but in the direction of the back of the church and what I saw was marvellous and too beautiful. There are always details that distinguish a place and I think this is one of them.


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I am delighted to have found this church and to admire its architecture, its history and its art. Thank you very much to all of you for joining me today, I send you my best regards. See you soon.
Amonet.



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So many nice photos, there are many beautiful churches.

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There is a lot of old architecture, thank you!

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What a beautiful church with nice design touches.

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The details are amazing and near this church there are smaller ones... I will go and see them. Thank you!

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Spain is one of the countries that I would love to visit someday. The church is always the best place to see the best architectural designs, from the church doors to the walls, ceilings, and the attention to detail of everything is just breathtaking. 🙂

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There are many interesting places to visit all over the world and here too, little by little I am discovering them, thanks!

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Good afternoon, dear friend @avdesing

I love the city where you live; there are such beautiful and significant places steeped in history.

It's great that you didn't give up and found this beautiful relic. Its interior is simply magnificent, the dome and the details of the altars are breathtaking.

Beautiful photographs. I appreciate you sharing this beauty.

Have a wonderful afternoon.

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And I will continue to travel and investigate, every day I find more and more places. Thank you!

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a divine church with a lot to offer and to show beautiful photos, spaces like these are always needed in our lives.

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Beautiful architecture and a very historic place. Thank you very much!

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Hi, @avdesing, what luck you've had, look at meeting a church in Malaga... but let's go with it. The spectacular door, one of the things I notice about old buildings is the carpentry and wrought ironwork. And those entrances to the church are a marvel. Another thing I really liked is the altar, another marvel. The truth is that, I must admit, I like the baroque... I noticed that it is very illuminated, and I also liked that a lot. And another thing I really like is the curious people... those who also look up to the ceiling, or to the sky, upwards. There can always be a surprise at the top.

The truth is that this temple is a little gem. Thank you very much for this walk.

A big hug.

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I'm sorry I was out, but I'm back hahahaha

I always look at the roofs and I found another even better jewel, spectacular, but I'll bring it back later. I love to find history and good architecture. Thank you very much!

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I don't see anything yet!

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Ni lo vas a ver hasta dentro de unas semanas jajaja ahora me voy a la cocina!!!

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Ya decía yo que no veía nada 🤣, hasta mañana!! 👋 y de nuevo, gracias por estos paseos!!

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🤣🤣🤣🤣 hasta mañana, buenas noches!!👋

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This is something I loved from the little I knew in Spain. Many towns and some big cities had very narrow streets, but if you dared to walk through any door you would find a beautiful and wonderful world inside, just like this sacred place you share today. It's very nice, I'm glad you always find something new.

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I love walking the streets, it seems as if the city has no end and I find these wonders. Thank you!

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What a great photo dump, I like how you went into all those details about the church and the old Baroque style because most people just focus on the big places and skip over these hidden corners, from the wooden doors and the art on the walls shows how much time and effort went into building it and it's crazy how bright it is inside even without those colorful stained glass windows you always see in other churches. I think more people should visit these, probably lesser known places because you find things you never see in the main tourist spots

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I like to explore in search of those places and bring them back of course, it's all in the details. Thank you very much!

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Saludos amiga, que hermosa obra arquitectónica, me encanta el diseño interior, es hermoso.

Feliz fin de semana!

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Buscar estos lugares me encanta, muchas gracias!!! Buen fin de semana también!

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Hello Amonet, good morning

What a beautiful church you discovered! Its interior is truly beautiful, with many details that make it unique.

Beautiful photographs.

Have a great day.

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I wanted to tell you about this yesterday but the photos wouldn't open because of the bad connection I have. Today I don't know... it seems that the Universe diverted a little bit of signal here as I asked it to.
Thanks Universe, by the way! And to you for these very detailed posts that allow me to go to places that I don't know if one day I'll get to visit.

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I like to transmit what I felt and saw at that moment, my friend tells me the same thing .... that I write in such a way that people feel they are there, I'm glad about that.

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