Virxe da Barca sanctuary
Church in Muxía, Spain
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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.[1]
| Virxe da Barca sanctuary | |
|---|---|
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 Virxe da Barca sanctuary. In the background, A Ferida, a tribute sculpture to the volunteers who helped to clean the Prestige oil spill. | |
 Virxe da Barca sanctuary | |
| 43°06′43″N 09°13′10″W | |
| Location | Muxía |
| Country | Spain |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | website |
| History | |
| Founded | 17th century |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Destroyed by lightning, 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
Towers
Gate
Stairwells
Interior, before fire
The sanctuary is near to the sea
![Towers](#/media/File:"A_BARCA"_Santuario_-_Muxía-_A_Coruña.jpg)
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