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La Magdalena, Torrelaguna
The Church of la Magdalena (Spanish: ''Iglesia de la Magdalena'') is a Gothic-style church located in Torrelaguna, central Spain. It was declared ''Bien de Interés Cultural'' in 1983. It has a nave and two aisles, with Gothic vaults supported by flying buttresses between which are the side chapels, each with movable retablos. The bell tower dates to the 15th century, and was commissioned by Cardinal Cisneros, whose coat of arms, together with those of the town, can be seen externally on the third floor. The so-called "Portal of the Resurrection" (16th century) is in mixed Mudéjar–Renaissance style. The high altar is by Narciso Tomé Narciso Tomé (1690–1742) was a Spanish architect and sculptor of the late-Baroque or Rococo period. Tomé was born in Toro, Spain. With his brother, Diego, he sculpted the facade of the University of Valladolid in 1715. In 1721, he was named m .... References 15th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Spain Magdalena Gothic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torrelaguna
Torrelaguna () is a municipality in the Community of Madrid, Spain. It covers an area of 43.40 km2. , it has a population of 4,724. History Public transport Torrelaguna has three line buses. They are: Line 197: Torrelaguna - Madrid (Plaza de Castilla) Line 197D: Torrelaguna - El Vellón - El Molar Line 913: Torrelaguna - El Atazar Main sights The parish church of La Magdalena (started in the 14th century, inaugurated in the 18th century) is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in the community of Madrid. Other sights include: *Abbey of the ''Concepcionistas Descalzas''. The chapel has a Plateresque façade from the 16th century, attributed to Juan Gil de Hontañón. *Hermitage of ''Nuestra Señora de la Soledad'' (14th century). *Ancient market place *''Palacio de Salinas'', a Renaissance building. *Town Hall (1515) *Remains of the city walls. Notable people * Saint Isidore the Farmer, a pious agricultural laborer of the twelfth century prayed to f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
