On the Saint George Plaza in Cáceres rises the façade of the Church of San Francisco Javier, standing in a wide-open space and distinguished by its two striking white towers, which contrast sharply with the surrounding medieval architecture. From almost any point in the square, one can admire the imposing towers of this magnificent church, also known as the Church of the Precious Blood. The notable slope of the square enhances the sense of monumentality of the entire ensemble. Moreover, the building, which also includes a convent later converted into a school, forms part of the Monumental City of Cáceres, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and listed as a Cultural Heritage Site (Bien de Interés Cultural) since 2004. Continue reading “Church of San Francisco Javier, Cáceres, Spain”
