Church of La Concepción facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of the Conception |
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Iglesia parroquial de la Concepción de Nuestra Señora
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| 40°25′28.96″N 3°40′56.81″W / 40.4247111°N 3.6824472°W | |
| Location | Calle Goya, 26, Madrid, Spain |
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| Architect(s) | Eugenio Jiménez Correa, Jesús Carrasco |
| Style | Neo-Gothic |
| Years built | 1912–1914 |
| Completed | 1914 |
The Church of the Conception (in Spanish: Iglesia de la Concepción) is a beautiful Neo-Gothic Catholic church located in Madrid, Spain. It's a special building that looks like old Gothic churches, but it was built more recently.
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The Church of the Conception
This church stands on Calle Goya, right at the corner of Calle de Núñez de Balboa in Madrid. Its construction started in 1912 and was finished just two years later, in 1914.
Who Designed It?
The first architect who started designing the church was Eugenio Jiménez Correa. Sadly, he passed away in 1910 before his work was complete. Another architect, Jesús Carrasco-Muñoz, then took over and finished building this amazing church.
Key Features of the Church
One of the most striking parts of the Church of the Conception is its tall tower. It reaches a height of 43.7 meters (about 143 feet)! The very top of the tower has an iron spire, which is a tall, pointed structure. On top of the spire, you'll find a sculpture of the Immaculate Conception.
Opening Day and Renovations
The church officially opened its doors on May 11, 1914. Important people, like King Alfonso XIII of Spain and Queen Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, attended the opening ceremony. Over the years, the church has been updated and repaired several times. It had renovations in the 1950s, again in 1985, and most recently in 2013.
A Building of Cultural Interest
In 1977, the Church of the Conception was recognized as a Bien de Interés Cultural. This Spanish term means "Asset of Cultural Interest." It's a special title given to important historical or artistic buildings to help protect them and make sure they are preserved for future generations.
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