Church of Santa María la Real del Sar
Church of Santa María la Real del Sar, Romanesque church in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
The Collegiate Church of Santa María la Real del Sar features three naves separated by composite pillars, with barrel vaults reinforced by rib arches.
Built in the 12th century under Bishop Munio Alfonso and Diego Gelmírez, the church served as a retirement house for regular canons under Saint Augustine's rule.
The capitals in the cloister display intricate artistry from Master Mateo's workshop, demonstrating the high level of craftsmanship during medieval times.
Located on Rúa de Sar, the church maintains limited wheelchair accessibility and stands as part of the UNESCO World Heritage designation within Santiago de Compostela.
The structure exhibits slanting columns throughout its interior and features external buttresses added between the 17th and 18th centuries for structural support.
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Architectural style: Romanesque art
Accessibility: Accesso limitato in sedia a rotelle
Part of: Way of Saint James in the province of A Coruña
GPS coordinates: 42.87192,-8.53721
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:47
Discover a selection of points of interest in Santiago de Compostela, bringing together religious, historical and cultural sites. This city in northwestern Spain offers much more than the endpoint of the famous pilgrimage route that bears its name: a 12th-century Romanesque cathedral, a medieval center with cobbled streets, a traditional market from 1873, Baroque monasteries and 19th-century parks make up its architectural and urban heritage. The Cathedral of Santiago dominates the old town with its Romanesque structure and Baroque Obradoiro façade. The medieval quarter extends around the Plaza del Obradoiro with buildings from different periods, including the 16th-century Hostal de los Reyes Católicos. The Mercado de Abastos has offered regional Galician products since 1873. The Monastery of San Martiño Pinario displays 17th-century Baroque architecture, while the Parque de la Alameda from the 19th century provides walking paths and viewpoints over the old town. The Collegiate Church of Santa María del Sar preserves Romanesque elements from the 12th century. These locations document the city's development from the Middle Ages to modern times.
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