Iglesia del Sagrario

The Iglesia del Sagrario is a Baroque parish church on Calle Santa María in the Centro Histórico of Málaga, in Spain's Andalusia region, attached to the north side of the cathedral and facing Plaza del Obispo. It was built on the site of the city's first Christian church, and the present building, completed in the 16th century, is a late Gothic and Isabelline structure whose interior was remodelled in the Baroque style in the 18th century. The façade, a Gothic-Isabelline portal facing the street, is a highlight, with decorative carving around the entrance. Inside, visitors find a single nave with a richly decorated Baroque altarpiece and chapels with polychrome wood sculptures, including works of the Málaga school of sculpture. The ornate gilded decoration contrasts with the plain stone exterior. The church is smaller and more intimate than the cathedral next door, and it is still used for worship. A visit takes 15 to 30 minutes. The best photograph angle is from Plaza del Obispo, where the cathedral façade and the church portal can be seen together, with the Bishop's Palace opposite. The church is least crowded in the morning before services, and hours depend on the liturgical schedule, typically Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 18:30. Entry is free, with donations welcome. Visitors should dress modestly and keep quiet during services. The location, a minute from the cathedral and close to the Museo Picasso Málaga and the Alcazaba, makes it a quick addition to a walking tour of the old town.