The white wood Roccoco organ of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol

The white wood Roccoco organ of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol

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A 14th-century church featuring a brick tower and a white wood Roccoco organ.

The Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol in Alcazarén is a 14th-century building located in the town's plaza. After being closed to the public for more than a decade, the church reopened on May 12, 2013. The structure has undergone deep transformations during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Inside, the church features three aisles of nearly equal height with semi-circular arches. The central nave is covered with barrel vaults with lunettes and ridges, while the side aisles feature ridge vaults. The sacristy and the Gospel nave are decorated with Baroque plasterwork. A brick and concrete tower stands next to the head of the church, featuring a bell tower decorated with spheres and topped with a spire.

In the choir, a white wood Roccoco organ from the 18th century stands out. The main altarpiece is dedicated to Santiago Matamoros, representing the Battle of Clavijo. This representation also appears in recently discovered Gothic frescoes. The presbytery contains several tombs, including four notable ones with inscriptions from 1591, 1600, and 1605 detailing the names of the deceased and their families.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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