A working copy of the mudéjar Mudéjar-style Church of Santa María la Mayor in

A working copy of the mudéjar Mudéjar-style Church of Santa María la Mayor in

Built in the 12th century, renovated in the 14th, and adorned with a 13th-century fresco of Christ Pantocrator, this is a cherished cornerstone of Arévalo.

The Church of Santa María la Mayor in Arévalo, Spain, is a marvelous example of the Mudéjar architectural style, dating back to the late 12th century. Over the years, it underwent renovations in the 14th century. This beautiful church is situated in the Plaza de la Villa, within a monumental complex that also houses the Church of San Martín, the House of the Sexmos, and surrounding popular-style architecture. The church is comprised of a single nave and a semicircular apse, with a tower at the rear. The interior of the church is elaborately decorated, featuring a 14th-century fresco of Christ Pantocrator in the apse. The tower at the back boasts a square base elevated by a series of masonry boxes, reinforced by bricks in the corners acting as counterforts. Stone is used only in the lower corners of the base. The tower's roof is adorned with a set of pointed arches (singular form).

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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