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ROYAL COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF SANTA MARÍA LA MAYOR

ROYAL COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF SANTA MARÍA LA MAYOR

This Renaissance masterpiece features a unique blend of late Gothic and Italian styles, showcasing exceptional proportions and intricate design elements.
The importance of this building lies in being the first conceived in the Renaissance style in Andalusia. It is truly an exceptional work due to its proportions and the quality of its design. It combines two different stylistic criteria; on the one hand, we find elements reminiscent of the late Gothic, and on the other, its traces and various decorative elements correspond to the new style emerging in Italy. The construction can be dated to the years 1514 – 1550.