Church of San Pedro
Avenida de la Aurora
Málaga, March 2024
“The Church of St. Peter is a Catholic temple located in the old district of El Perchel , now the neighborhood of ‘Alameda’. The origin of the building dates back to an ambitious unfinished Pedro Dîaz Palacios, builder of the Cathedral of Málaga, in 1629. He undertook the construction of a church in the district of El Perchel, the auxiliary master parish of Saint John. On plans, the church had three naves, a main chapel sacristy and a tower. Ornamental elements combined the classic style of the Renaissance heritage with Mudejar elements. For various reasons, this project was not executed completely, and the church was built with only a nave and simpler decorative elements. In the 18th century was added the monumental chapel of the Tabernacle, baroque piece attributed to master Unzurrunzaga. In the 20th century, after the Civil War, the church, which was in very poor conditions, was restored according to the plans of architect Enrique Atencia. The structure of the church was respected but two chapels were added. Currently, the church is very simple and monumental in its forms, with a simple but beautiful facade made of red stones which contrasts with the limed walls.” (Church of San Pedro, Diputación de Málaga)
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