Church of Santa María la Mayor

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Church of Santa María la Mayor, Gothic church in Talavera de la Reina, Spain.

The Church of Santa María la Mayor features three naves covered by ribbed vaults, with intricate tercelets adorning the central nave's ceiling.

The religious building originated as a Roman temple dedicated to Jupiter in the ancient forum of Caesarobriga before becoming a cathedral in early Christian times.

Within its walls, the church displays significant ceramic artwork from Talavera, including the remarkable altarpiece of Christ of the Sea by Ruiz de Luna.

The church measures 46 meters in length and 26 meters in width, with a prominent Gothic rose window made of Mudejar brickwork on its main facade.

The burial site of Fernando de Rojas, author of La Celestina, lies within the 15th-century Gothic cloister of the church.

Location: Talavera de la Reina

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Length: 46 m

Width: 26 m

GPS coordinates: 39.95750,-4.83194

Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:34

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