Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol, Religious building in Pumarejo de Tera, Spain.
The Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol in Melgar de Tera is a modern church with ochre and yellow quartzite walls topped by a distinctive steel-tube lattice structure that covers the roof. The building combines traditional materials with contemporary engineering while preserving the original bell gable from the earlier structure.
The church was built in 1985 by architect Miguel Fisac Serna as a replacement for an earlier religious building on the same site. The new construction respected the past by preserving the original bell gable structure from the earlier church.
The construction process involved community collaboration known as 'facendera', where locals worked together to complete the building in just over two months. This tradition of collective effort remains part of how the community sees itself.
The church is open to visitors interested in religious heritage, with guided tours available to explain its architecture and design. It is advisable to check opening times in advance and dress appropriately when visiting a sacred space.
Inside the church stands an old baroque altarpiece recently restored, housing a venerated image of Santiago Apóstol, the town's patron saint. This artwork connects the church to its religious past.
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