ONLY -- Church in Spain dedicated to the Apostle James mother, Santa María Salomé - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member 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, that, according to the Historical marker is the only church in Spain dedicated to the Apostle James mother.
Waymark Code: WMP3CQ
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 06/23/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 4

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."
Type of documentation of superlative status: Historical marker

Location of coordinates: Main Facade

Web Site: [Web Link]

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