Iglesia parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Portillo, Catholic parish church in Plaza del Portillo, Zaragoza, Spain
The iglesia parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Portillo is a baroque parish church in Zaragoza with three naves, where the central one rises higher and wider than the lateral sections. The exterior walls are built entirely of exposed brick, while the interior features white plaster decorated with gray stucco moldings from 1728.
The church was built between 1702 and 1731 by architects José Borgas and Gaspar Serrano. It suffered substantial damage during the sieges of Zaragoza against Napoleonic forces in the early 1800s.
The Chapel of Heroines, inaugurated in 1908, holds the remains of women who defended Zaragoza during the Independence War. This space reflects how local women were honored for their role in defending the city.
The interior is fully accessible and the three-nave structure allows visitors to move through different areas easily. Natural light from the windows helps you observe the decorative details and architectural features clearly.
The pendentives supporting the central dome feature carved biblical female figures including Esther, Judith, Jahel, and Deborah. This uncommon choice of women from scripture is a rare architectural detail that many visitors overlook.
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