Igrexa de Santa María Salomé - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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N 42° 52.706 W 008° 32.621
29T E 537266 N 4747416
A Medieval Church in the historic center of Santiago de Compostela.
Waymark Code: WMNZEM
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 05/29/2015
Views: 3
This Medieval Church is locates in the Old Town of Santiago de Compostela that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the wall of the church the is a Historical marker that reads:
"Medieval Church from the 12th century with later additions to the porch and belfry. The façade features Gothic representations of the "viegen de la Leche" and a surprising Annunciation, with traces of the original polychromy. Baroque altarpiece inside with "curious" little angels. The only church in Spain dedicated to the Apostle James mother."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1100
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
Street address of Church: Galicia Spain
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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