Santa María de los Reyes Church, Laguardia, Spain

The construction of the church of Santa María de los Reyes, located in the North of Laguardia, began at the end of the 12th century in Romanesque style. However, the sanctuary was finished in the 15th century, which due to the restorations made from then on, explains its Gothic, Renaissance and even Baroque features.

The polychrome portico is the sanctuary's most outstanding characteristic. Its construction, in carved stone, dates back to the 14th century but it was polychromed in the 17th century with details showing human forms mingled with vegetal motifs. The main altarpiece was made by Juan de Bascardó in the 17th century, in Renaissance style, but tending towards the Baroque.

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Hiram Ruiz (11 months ago)
Guided visits at set times. Buy ticket at tourist information office.

Cat Li (2 years ago)
Need to buy ticket for guided tour to be able to see it. They have no English language tour but they provided us with a printed copy of the explanation. Guide was very helpful. It takes your breathe away when the doors open

Karol Karolkiewicz (4 years ago)
The construction of the church of Santa María de los Reyes, located in the North of Laguardia, began at the end of the 12th century in Romanesque style. However, the sanctuary was finished in the 15th century, which due to the restorations made from then on, explains its Gothic, Renaissance and even Baroque features. The polychrome portico is the sanctuary's most outstanding characteristic. Its construction, in carved stone, dates back to the 14th century but it was polychromed in the 17th century with details showing human forms mingled with vegetal motifs. The main altarpiece was made by Juan de Bascardó in the 17th century, in Renaissance style, but tending towards the Baroque.

David Sanders (6 years ago)
Beautiful gem. Great example of the height of late mideaval work that used to exist all over Europe.

Fernando Kandel (6 years ago)
Beautiful. As the rest of Laguardia

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