Religious sites in A Coruña

A Coruña's Religious Heritage

A Coruña’s religious architecture spans from the 12th-century Romanesque Igrexa de Santiago, the city's oldest temple, to modern neighborhood parishes. These sites highlight the city's spiritual evolution, featuring the Romanesque-Baroque transition at San Vicenzo de Elviña and the historical significance of Santa María de Oza, once part of a medieval leper colony. The collection includes central neoclassical landmarks and quiet suburban chapels like Santa Icía, reflecting the community heritage across the municipality.

A Coruña's Religious Heritage — Map

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A

Igrexa de Santiago

The city's oldest church, dating to the 12th century. This Romanesque structure serves as the traditional starting point for pilgrims on the English Way to Santiago de Compostela.

B

Igrexa de Santa Lucía

A 19th-century neoclassical church featuring a prominent facade and central location in the city's expansion district.

C

Parroquia de San Antonio

Catholic parish serving the local community with mid-20th-century architectural features.

D

Parroquia de Santa Teresa de Xesús

Contemporary urban parish located near the Cuatro Caminos commercial area.

E

Igrexa de San Vicenzo de Elviña

Located near the Elviña archaeological site, this church combines Romanesque foundations with later Baroque modifications and a traditional Galician bell tower.

F

Capela de San Xosé

A small, traditional chapel located in the western outskirts of the city.

G

Igrexa Parroquial de San Pedro de Visma

A parish church featuring traditional Galician stone masonry and a classic bell gable.

H

Igrexa da Milagrosa de Elviña

Modern Catholic church serving the residential neighborhoods of the Elviña district.

I

Igrexa de Santa María de Oza

A 12th-century Romanesque church that historically served as the chapel for a leper hospital. It retains its medieval apse and simple stone structure.

J

Parroquia de San Pío X e San Roque

Modern parish church located in the central residential district.

K

Parroquia de Nosa Señora do Carme

Wheelchair-accessible parish church serving the Castrillón neighborhood.

L

Capela de Santa Icía

Small rural chapel situated on the southern outskirts of the municipality near the border with Arteixo.

M

Igrexa de San Xosé Obreiro

Contemporary Catholic church serving the industrial and residential transition zone of A Agrela.

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