Welcome to the Collegiate Church and cloister of Santa Juliana (Spanish: Colegiata y Claustro de Santa Juliana) in Santillana del Mar, Spain. This building is a notable example of Romanesque architecture and is dedicated to Juliana of Nicomedia.
The church is steeped in rich history and heritage. It was first given a heritage listing as a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1889. Furthermore, it has been part of a World Heritage Site since 2015, following the expansion of the Camino de Santiago to include more variants of the pilgrimage route.
As you walk through the charming town of Santillana del Mar, take a moment to behold the architectural grandeur of this historic church, a true testament to the beauty and craftsmanship of Romanesque architecture in Spain.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nik Frost
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