Colegiata de Torrijos, Gothic-Renaissance church in Torrijos, Spain
The church contains three naves of different heights, with the central nave rising higher and supported by exterior flying buttresses.
Teresa Enríquez de Alvarado commissioned the construction of this religious building in 1509, replacing a former mosque at this location.
The main altar displays an anonymous reredos attributed to the Correa de Vivar school, featuring scenes from the life of Christ.
Visitors can access the church at Plaza del Doctor Cifuentes in Torrijos, with guided tours available through the parish office.
The structure incorporates both Gothic and Renaissance elements, including decorative gargoyles on its exterior facades and intricate stone carvings.
Location: Torrijos
Inception: 1509
Founders: Teresa Enríquez de Alvarado
Website: http://torrijosparroquia.es/colegiata.htm
GPS coordinates: 39.98260,-4.28473
Latest update: March 30, 2025 19:08
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