Church of Santa María de la Asunción, Melgar de Fernamental

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Church of Santa María de la Asunción, Melgar de Fernamental

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Church of Santa María de la Asunción, Melgar de Fernamental, Gothic church in Melgar de Fernamental, Spain.

The church features three naves ending in polygonal apses, with all naves reaching the same height in a hall church layout.

Construction began in the 14th century, drawing inspiration from Burgos Cathedral, and underwent major reconstruction in the 16th century under master stonemason Juan de Escarza.

The church houses a baroque altarpiece from 1677, created by Gabriel González de la Torre with sculptures by Juan de los Helgueros and Juan de Pobes.

The church received Cultural Heritage status in 1992, ensuring its preservation and protection under Spanish cultural heritage preservation laws.

The church contained three functioning organs between the 16th and 17th centuries, with the first one built in 1561.

Location: Melgar de Fernamental

GPS coordinates: 42.40528,-4.24306

Latest update: April 4, 2025 11:53

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