The Church of El Salvador o de la Transfiguración (

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: ''Iglesia de El Salvador o de la Transfiguración'') is a church that is situated in

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. In 1981 it was declared ''

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''. The church was constructed mostly using the

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-style commencing circa 1520, and continuing until 1569, when the bell-tower was completed. A line that shines throughout the year is found at the top of the tower and is locally known as the " 'Luz del Salvador'. It is thought that the castle of Robda (destroyed during 1476–1478) was previously located on the site. The church architects were the brothers Pedro and Juan de Alviz. The interior has an ''Adoration of the Magi'' by

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. The sacristy has wood carvings attributed to Berruguete.Turism entry by town of La Roda
The town holds an annual festival during which an image of the Savior is carried through the streets of the town.

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Churches in Castilla–La Mancha Bien de Interés Cultural landmarks in the Province of Albacete 16th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Spain Renaissance architecture in Castilla–La Mancha Roman Catholic churches completed in 1569 1569 establishments in Spain {{Spain-church-stub