Lorca's Hidden Gem: The Crumbling San Francisco Church

In the heart of Lorca, Spain, the crumbling San Francisco Church stands out amidst ancient architectural charm. Originally built in the 16th century as part of the Convent of San Francisco, the church stands where the Convent started in 1561, although it no longer exists today. The church itself is crumbling, with its dome missing. Inside, Baroque retablos intertwine to form the Retablo Mayor, created by Ginés López in 1694, and the Retablo Minor of the crucero right, created by Jerónimo Caballero in 1730. It is unclear if the San Francisco Church is the seat of the City’s Cofradía de Labradores, and it may require inquiry during Semana Santa. However, the church is renowned for Lorca’s Semana Santa icon, Santísima Virgen de los Dolores, created by José Capuz in 1942, and is home to the original image.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons