Santa María Magdalena, Tudela, Romanesque church in Tudela, Spain
Santa María Magdalena is a Romanesque stone church in Tudela featuring a strong three-stage bell tower, rounded arches, and a richly decorated main entrance. The entrance displays carved scenes depicting biblical stories and scenes of daily life from the period.
Construction began in 1150 following Alfonso the Battler's conquest of Tudela, with the new structure replacing an earlier Mozarabic place of worship. The building evolved through subsequent centuries as the city developed.
The church takes its name from Mary Magdalene and serves as a spiritual centerpiece in the town's religious life. Inside, the decorations and layout reflect how the community has expressed its faith through art and architecture over centuries.
The church is not always open to individual visitors and is often visited as part of a guided circuit through Tudela's monuments. Check opening times before your visit and be prepared to join an organized tour to see the interior.
The interior has an unusual floor plan where the central axis shifts unexpectedly, something visitors notice while walking through. A 16th-century altarpiece by Domingo de Segura displays striking Plateresque decorations that add exceptional detail to the space.
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