Igrexa de Santa María Salomé - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Posted by: razalas
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: WMNZET
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 05/29/2015
Views: 5
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."
Group that erected the marker: Santiago de Compostela
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Santiago de Compostela, Galicia Spain
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