The Notable Iglesia de San Andrés

The Iglesia de San Andrés is a Catholic temple in the town of Aguilar de Campos, in the province of Valladolid. It is one of the most notable temples in Tierra de Campos, built in masonry stone and brick during the mid-14th century by Alfonso Enríquez under the supervision of his wife Juana de Mendoza. It was followed by his son Fadrique I Enríquez, whose coat of arms adorns the pillar capitals of an old portico framing the temple door.

The main portal is notable for its style with an arco de herradura that encompasses three archivolts supported on stone modillions, creating a monumental entrance. The layout consists of three naves separated by cruciform pillars that support pointed arches. A ribbed vault covers the polygonal header, while a barrel vault with lunettes covers the central nave, and rib vaults cover the side naves.

The presbytery features a neoclassical major altarpiece, and the altar dates from 1820. It was funded by Manuel Cid Monroy, and at the top of the altarpiece stands the figure of San Andrés. The temple was declared a historic-artistic site in 1979 and a well of interest in 2009.

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