Aguilas The Parish church of San jose

Of a sombre neoclassical style, combining shades of grey and white inside it has the three naves, crossing and deep apse typical of the basilica style. Around 1853 the approximate date of its building there were in Aguilas thriving leadfoundies where silver was extracted and the employees contributed with their work to the building.

The main foundry had a statue of San josé hence the name of the church.

The church also holds a wood carving by Roque Lopez a pupil of Salzillo of Our Lady of Dolours the patron saint of the town in Aguilas.

Things to do in Aguilas:

 

Coastline - Craftwork - Festivities - History - Location - Resorts -

San juan de las aguilas castle - Sports - The archeological museum -

The Carnival Museum - The Casino - The Cope Tower -

The Francisco Rabal Cultural Centre - The harbour and fish docks -

The Parish church of San jose - The Plaza de espana gardens -

The Punta Negra Lighthouse - The railway monument

The railway museum - The Roman baths - Torre de las Palomas

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