Colegiata de Santa María del Campo

A Coruña, Spain

Colegiata de Santa María del Campo represents late Romanesque architecture, it has three naves and apse. There are also some Gothic features. It was built in the 13th century.

Religious sites in Spain

Address

Rúa Porta de Aires 14, A Coruña, Spain

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Bilik Peposhi (7 months ago)
Beautiful church and well preserved...

Rob Kimmel (2 years ago)
Small 12th Century Cathedral

Mary Beth Bergsten (2 years ago)
This is a relatively simple church, refreshingly so after seeing many Baroque churches. Love the scale of it, the Romanesque arches and especially the Virgin, Child, and saints around the portico. They have smiles!!!! Pretty unusual. In fact, one Saint (?) to Mary’s right, is leaning on the arm of her chair, feet crossed casually. Don’t see that everyday. They have a Gregorian chant tape playing inside which adds to the ambiance. Definitely worth a visit!

Spiritualized Kaos (5 years ago)
A Coruña has two jewels of Romanesque art and this is one of them.

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