Santa Maria de Lara, Visigothic church in Quintanilla de las Viñas, Spain
The Santa Maria de Lara church features large sandstone blocks with horseshoe arches and narrow slit windows illuminating its single square apse.
A local priest uncovered the church remains in 1921, leading to its designation as a National Monument in 1929 after centuries of abandonment.
The interior walls display low-relief decorations depicting geometric patterns, vine branches, exotic birds, and fantastical animals with oriental influences.
The church welcomes visitors from Wednesday to Sunday, with extended hours during summer months and shorter opening times in winter.
Two stone carvings of evangelists, stolen in 2004 from the church, were successfully recovered in 2019 through specialized art investigation.
Location: Mambrillas de Lara
Inception: 7 century
Architectural style: Visigothic architecture
Opening Hours: May-September Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-14:00,16:00-20:00; October-April Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; Monday,Tuesday off
GPS coordinates: 42.12458,-3.47300
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:06
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