The Sanctuary of Santiago Apóstol in Medina de Rioseco

The Sanctuary of Santiago Apóstol, also known as Santiago de los Caballeros, is located in Medina de Rioseco, Valladolid, Castilla y León, Spain. This remarkable temple, constructed between the 16th and 17th centuries, boasts an unusual amalgam of styles, with late Gothic present in its exterior, a blend of Plateresque, Classical, and Herrerian Renaissance styles, and Baroque in its interior. The exterior facade, starting from its construction, features a grandiose Western facade with three bodies and three levels, with the central body sporting two superimposed entablatures supported by corinthian columns.

The main entrance is a simple arched doorway, with a circular window above to illuminate the crypt. The Eastern side is closed with a massive and imposing triple curved apse. The northern portal is an example of late Isabelline Gothic, featuring a three-arched entrance with carved conopial arches. The decoration on the northern portal is primarily Gothic. The southern portal, built in 1547, is a superb example of mid-16th century Renaissance art, mirroring Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón's own work on the Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso's facade.

The decoration on the southern portal, carved by Miguel de Espinosa, includes the usual repertory of plateresco: grutescos, recumbent warriors, putti, fantastic creatures, medallions, escudos, and more.

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