Church Of Santa María Del Salvador (Chinchilla De Montearagón)
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The Church of Santa María del Salvador (
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: ''Iglesia Arciprestal de Santa María del Salvador'') is a
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church located in Chinchilla de Monte-Aragón,
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. It was declared ''
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'' in 1922. Construction of the church, using designs by Juan Pacheco, Marqués de Villena, began in the 15th century. The church however has multiple styles, including a gothic portal, renaissance façade, and baroque interiors. The 16th-century metalwork by Antón de Viveros, races the main chapel.Spain Tourism office entry.
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