Church of Santa María la Real del Sar

The Church of Santa María la Real del Sar is a church located in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. One of the principal examples of Romanesque architecture in the city and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Routes of Santiago de Compostela' since 1993 and was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1895. Construction began in the middle of the 12th century and was likely completed in the early 13th century. The workshop that completed the church and the cloister shows a clear influence of Master Mateo.

The church is notable for its leaning walls, due to its construction on marshy ground on the banks of the Sar river. In the 18th century, a pair of buttresses were erected on either side to prevent the building from collapsing. Today, the church continues to serve as a spiritual and historical treasure for visitors, showcasing a rich architectural heritage and significance for the Camino de Santiago pilgrims.

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