The Iglesia de Santa Lucía is a Catholic place of worship in Santander, built in an eclectic style. The construction began in 1854 and the building was inaugurated on June 24, 1868. Designed by architect Antonio Zabaleta, the structure reflects his knowledge of the Renaissance and early Christian architecture.
The building features a rectangular plan with a wide single nave, side chapels, and a semicircular apse. It has a large portico with Ionic columns and a tower equipped with three clocks, topped with a small Latin cross. The interior includes a main altar made of Carrara marble by J.B. Calegari and a choir with an organ.
The construction was funded by private individuals, the local council, and Queen Isabel II. While the initial plans were made between 1852 and 1854, modifications were made during construction, and the tower was redesigned in 1862. The building was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural on April 15, 1987.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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