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iglesia de Santa María Magdalena

Matapozuelos, ES

iglesia de Santa María Magdalena

The Church of Santa María Magdalena is a Catholic church located in the Spanish town of Matapozuelos, in the Province of Valladolid, within the autonomous community of Castile and León. It stands as one of the most significant examples of 16th-century architecture in the province. The church dominat

es the town's historic center with its prominent tower, affectionately known locally as "La Giralda de Castilla" (The Giralda of Castile), evoking comparisons to the tower in Seville. Positioned on a hill within the town center, the church has undergone numerous renovations over the centuries, which have partially altered its original structure, resulting in a monument of distinctive character. Its interior houses one of the finest examples of late Gothic architecture in the province, particularly in the vault covering the presbytery. The church also preserves a rich collection of sculptural and pictorial works in its altarpieces. These qualities led to its designation as a Bien de Interés Cultural ('Asset of Cultural Interest') in 1998.

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