Virxe da Barca sanctuary
The Virxe da Barca sanctuary is a church located in Muxía, Spain. It was destroyed by a fire that was started by lightning on 25 December 2013. History The sanctuary was originally a pre-Christian Celtic shrine and sacred spot. This part of Spain was resistant to conversion to Christianity, and was only converted in the 12th century. The Christians built a hermitage on this location at first, and later the present church in the 17th century. Gallery See also List of destroyed heritage References External links El Santuario de la Virgen de la Barca Image of interior, after fire Churches in Spain Destroyed churches Buildings and structures demolished in 2013