Santa Maria de la Victoria Church

Málaga, Spain

Santa Maria de la Victoria Church was erected in 1487 on the site where the Catholic Monarchs pitched their tents during the siege of that year. Its main feature is the magnificent retable which rises above the main altar. In the crypt is the family vault of the counts of Buenavista who were responsible for the rebuilding of the church in the 17th century.

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Founded: 1487
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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