Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Covadonga, Catholic church in La Guindalera district, Madrid, Spain
The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Covadonga is a Catholic church in Madrid featuring a rationalist exterior design paired with neo-Romanesque interior elements, topped by a tower modeled after the Basilica of Covadonga. The structure blends two distinct architectural languages across its outside and inside spaces.
Construction began in 1914 on land donated by Marquesa Maria de Erice y Cubas, with architect Manuel Muñoz Monasterio overseeing the project. Fire destroyed the original building during the Spanish Civil War in 1936, prompting a phased reconstruction that continued until 1952.
The church holds a replica of La Santina, the Virgin of Covadonga, patron saint of Asturias, creating a spiritual connection between Madrid's worshippers and northern Spanish religious traditions.
The church is located at Plaza Manuel Becerra and welcomes visitors during regular service times. An annual procession takes place on September 8th, celebrating the feast of the Virgin of Covadonga and Asturian heritage.
The building was destroyed by fire during the Spanish Civil War in 1936 and required phased reconstruction over many years. This survival through crisis became part of the church's identity within the community.
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