The church of San José in Totana

The Ermita de San José is the focal point of the Barrio de San José

The Ermita de San José, or church of San José, is located on an outcrop in the north-east of the town of Totana in an area known as the “barrio del Castillo” or “barrio de San José", and is in the Baroque style.

Today it forms part of the main urban nucleus of the town, but when it was originally built it served an outlying population well away from the urban centre. Its construction was due principally to the growing population of Totana in the 17^th century, and after it was completed in 1698 there were extensive reforms in 1749 as the original construction was in danger of collapsing.

The building has a single nave with adjoining chapels on both sides. The façade is crowned with the cross of Santiago (at the time of constructiuon the town was under the control of the Order of Santiago).

The church comes under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Cartagena, as do all those in the Region of Murcia.

Outside is a square, used during the annual local fiestas of the district, which are held at the beginning of September.

Address: Calle Bajada San José

30850 Totana

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