Iglesia de Santa María - Mahon, Spain
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N 39° 53.352 E 004° 15.876
31S E 608121 N 4416224
Iglesia de Santa María is a catholic Church in Mahon, Baleares, Spain.
Waymark Code: WMDE93
Location: Islas Baleares, Spain
Date Posted: 01/02/2012
Views: 5
The Church of Santa Maria Mahon, was built between 1748 and 1772 on the site of a thirteenth-century Gothic church. The interior is neo-Gothic style, with a single vaulted nave, has many side chapels dedicated to different saints. Outside we find a very simple decor, with a bell tower and the door that opens onto a small enclosed space.
It has an impressive organ built in 1810 by masters Francisco Otter and Joan Kiburz from Barcelona. It´s 15 meters high and 9 meters wide. It has four keyboards and 3006 pipes sound (197 are made of wood and the remaining of metal).
From Wikipedia
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1772
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic
Street address of Church:
Pla de la Parròquia
Mahon, Balerares Spain
07700
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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