Iglesia de Santa María La Mayor
Iglesia de Santa María La Mayor, Gothic church in Ronda, Spain
The Santa María La Mayor church combines Gothic and Renaissance architecture with three naves separated by pointed arches supported on clustered pillars.
Following the Christian conquest of Ronda in 1485, the construction began on the site of a former mosque and continued until the late 17th century.
The church interior preserves an arch from the original mosque's mihrab, representing the intersection of Islamic and Christian architectural traditions in Spain.
Visitors can climb to the church roof through a designated access point to view the surrounding landscape of Ronda and its neighborhoods.
The church features a large chandelier containing 34 lights and 24,700 glass pieces, illuminating the central nave with natural and artificial light.
Location: Ronda
GPS coordinates: 36.73763,-5.16543
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:50
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