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The Collapse of the Romanesque-Mudéjar Asset of Cultural Interest Church in

The Collapse of the Romanesque-Mudéjar Asset of Cultural Interest Church in

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Nik Frost Nik Frost

On January 12, 2026, the apse of the significant religious building in Muriel, Spain collapsed, causing local sorrow but no injuries. However, the causes of the collapse and the next steps for restoration are yet to be determined.

The apse of the parish church of Santa María del Castillo, located in the municipality of Muriel de Zapardiel, in the province of Valladolid, Castilla y León (Spain), collapsed on the morning of January 12, 2026, around 8:00 a.m. The Romanesque-Mudéjar-style building, which has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, suffered a sudden collapse of the structure, causing no injuries among those present. (continues as in the original content)

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