Santa María Magdalena, Zaragoza

Santa María Magdalena is a parish church with Mudéjar architecture in Zaragoza, distinguished by a seven-sided polygonal apse decorated with intersecting arches and geometric brick patterns. The building has one central nave divided into three sections, with side chapels between buttresses covered by barrel vaults.

The building was built in the early 14th century and replaced an older Romanesque temple that was documented in 1126. This construction marks a transition to a new architectural style that reflected the region's cultural shifts at that time.

The church shows how Islamic building techniques and Christian designs came together, which you can see in the glazed ceramic pieces and geometric patterns that reflect Aragonese traditions.

The interior is easy to explore because the structure has clear sections and side chapels arranged in an organized way. Its location in central Zaragoza makes it simple to visit and reach other sites from there.

The square tower follows the Almohad minaret design and features crenellations decorated with ornamental tiles. This blend of fortification and decoration shows how the church combined military and spiritual purposes.

Location: Zaragoza

Architectural style: Mudéjar architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.65250,-0.87389

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03