What to see and do in Villafranca de Córdoba

Parish Church of Santa Marina

The Parish Church of Santa Marina de Aguas Santas was founded in the 17th century, but its current appearance is the result of major renovations carried out in the 18th century.

Inside, the space is arranged in aisles separated by semicircular arches. The groin-vaulted ceiling is decorated with intricate plasterwork, the same that adorns the Chapel of the Rosary, contrasting with the simpler Neoclassical vault over the crossing. The main altarpiece comes from the Church of San Francisco and San Eulogio in Córdoba.

On the outside, the bell tower stands out, divided into two sections; only the upper one has semicircular openings. The tower is topped with a hipped roof. The main façade features a simple stone doorway with a single semicircular arch, decorated with a coat of arms at the keystone. Above it is a second level with a split pediment containing a niche with a wrought-iron cross, and the whole structure is crowned by a plain pediment.