Iglesia de Jesús

The Iglesia de Jesús in Murcia is a remarkable example of Baroque architecture, built on a circular floor plan. Several radial chapels adjoin the edge of this central structure, giving the building its unique geometric shape. The present building dates back to the second half of the 17th century, when the local brotherhood, after lengthy disputes with the neighboring Augustinian monastery, decided to build its own independent temple. Construction began in 1676 and was completed in 1696, with the portals designed by Francisco de Hontiyuelos. In the 18th century, the interior underwent extensive renovation, which included the design of the altars and the choir stalls.

Today, the church is part of the Museo Salzillo and houses an important collection of processional figures created by the famous sculptor Francisco Salzillo. The works on display include scenes such as the Last Supper, the Scourging of Christ, and the Dolorosa, which are kept in the side chapels. At the center of the space, beneath a neoclassical canopy, stands the main figure of Jesus the Nazarene, an anonymous statue that was already adapted for processions in the early 17th century. As a protected national monument, the site offers you the chance to experience both the architectural distinctiveness of the circular floor plan and masterful Baroque sculpture in a sheltered setting.