Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor
Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor
Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor
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- BluebellplasnewyddCardiff, United Kingdom2,050 contributionsAnother beautiful churchYou may come across this church h on your walk around Ronda. It is certainly worth going in and admiring the ornate and golden carvings. There is also a roof terrace but I did not go up. Note that there is an entrance fee. Also there are so many ornate churches in Southern Spain that individually they are easy to forget.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 4, 2023
- RjessMMMVancouver, Washington594 contributionsPeaceful churchBeautiful quiet church in Ronda. When we visited in November I think there were many 3 other people there. Nominal fee to get in. As with many churches you can climb to the top and enjoy the panoramic vista of the town. It was very peaceful and nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of our day. Worth the quick visit. Enjoy.mVisited November 2023Written November 26, 2023
- Kevin PFalls Church, Virginia308 contributionsBeautiful Church with ViewsSituated on a quaint tree filled plaza, the building is relatively unassuming on the outside compared to other churches, but beautiful on the inside. There is a rooftop terrace with great views of Ronda and the surrounding countryside. There's also a small door on the terrace that opens into a tiny balcony inside the church, offering a unique perspective. The entry fee was modest and we only saw a handful of other people during our visit. Worth a visit if you're in Ronda for a few days!Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten January 15, 2024
- permia66,815 contributionsCaptivatingIt draws you in with its enticing and exquisitely ornate devotions to God. Gilt and precious stone comprise holy and reverential tributes to Our Lady and other saintly figures. In an impressive Plaza, imposing façades and wonderful tower presage the treasures within.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 3, 2024
- Claude MVence, France1,001 contributionsInteresting church and treasuresWe toured this cathedral, which does not have any moorish influence. The division of the space is interesting and it isworth climbing to the top and the various balconies to see the roofs of Ronda. The treasures in the crypt and side rooms are interesting, especially the beautiful collection of early medieval bibles written and copied by hand before the printing system was invented.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 29, 2024
- Thomas VOakland, California18,849 contributionsElaborate Gold and SilverThis is the big church in town and it is located on the same square as city hall. Inside you will find opulent decorations, gold and silver brought back from the New World and made into elaborate church decorations. It does cost to get in and they have church trinkets for sale.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 11, 2024
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permia
Ireland66,815 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
It draws you in with its enticing and exquisitely ornate devotions to God. Gilt and precious stone comprise holy and reverential tributes to Our Lady and other saintly figures.
In an impressive Plaza, imposing façades and wonderful tower presage the treasures within.
In an impressive Plaza, imposing façades and wonderful tower presage the treasures within.
Written March 3, 2024
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Liz
Birmingham, UK19 contributions
Mar 2023
We were walking around Ronda using VoiceMap which suggested that if you were going to visit any church in Ronda this was the most recommended. So in we went and paid our 3 euros entrance fee. It is an historic church rebuilt on the site of a mosque and housed the usual chapels and altar pieces but for us the best part was going through the door which simply said access to terrace. It was a steep climb up a spiral staircase and we were definitely out of breath by the top but it was well rewarded when we emerged on to the wooden platform that encircled 3 sides of the church. There were views across the surrounding tiled rooftops and to the countryside beyond and was a lovely place to sit for a while. There was also a small door which allowed entrance onto a small platform that looked down upon the interior of the church.
We also spotted a sign to the crypt which was not of itself that exciting but there was an exhibition of copies of illuminated manuscripts and also a temporary photographic exhibition.
We also spotted a sign to the crypt which was not of itself that exciting but there was an exhibition of copies of illuminated manuscripts and also a temporary photographic exhibition.
Written March 28, 2023
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Serge Ydo
Koggenland‎, The Netherlands15,566 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
The "Iglesia de Santa MarĂa la Mayor" is located in the Old Town of Ronda, the Ciudad. The church is located on what many consider the most beautiful square in the city, the Plaza Duquesa de Parcent. Immediately after the reconquest of Ronda from the Moors in 1485, construction of this church began. Construction was not completed until the end of the 17th century. Partly due to this long construction period, various architectural styles are visible... predominantly Gothic, the Renaissance style in church parts rebuilt after an earthquake, while the altarpieces, etc. mainly show the Baroque style. Despite this potpourri of styles, the church radiates harmony, inside and out. The "Santa MarĂa la Mayor" was built on the foundations of a large 13th century mosque. The tower of Santa MarĂa is built on the lower part of the minaret of this mosque. Some historians believe that before the mosque there was a Visigothic church at this location, and before that a Roman temple. A striking feature of the church is the cozy-looking balconies with colonnade on the front facade. No, not a youth hostel or anything... from these balconies Ronda's elite watched events on the square. The church inside... oh, too many beautiful things to list. Beautiful wooden carved choir, Renaissance style. There are plenty of altarpieces, very rich and large, often baroque, overwhelming. A truly beautiful chandelier... never seen anything like it... fairytale-like, a style that looks somewhat oriental. Beautiful Gothic columns .. well, much more, especially go and see for yourself. Worth taking the time to enjoy all that beauty!
Written December 24, 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,849 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
This is the big church in town and it is located on the same square as city hall. Inside you will find opulent decorations, gold and silver brought back from the New World and made into elaborate church decorations. It does cost to get in and they have church trinkets for sale.
Written June 11, 2024
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Leif B
Pietarsaari, Finland3,075 contributions
Oct 2022
The church of Santa MarĂa la Mayor de Ronda is a special church. It was originally built in the 14th century as a Muslim Mosques. Its distinctive tower and front facade make the church look more like a city hall than a church.
Written February 10, 2023
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary2,455 contributions
Dec 2022
This church is located in the old Moorish part of Ronda. It’s in the lovely square: Plaza de la Duquesa de Parcent, near the Town Hall. On the site of the church stood the well-preserved myrrh of the main mosque. Inside you can see some parts built in Renaissance and Gothic style. It’s worth to visit.
Written January 24, 2023
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Claude M
Vence, France1,001 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We toured this cathedral, which does not have any moorish influence. The division of the space is interesting and it isworth climbing to the top and the various balconies to see the roofs of Ronda.
The treasures in the crypt and side rooms are interesting, especially the beautiful collection of early medieval bibles written and copied by hand before the printing system was invented.
The treasures in the crypt and side rooms are interesting, especially the beautiful collection of early medieval bibles written and copied by hand before the printing system was invented.
Written April 29, 2024
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Joerg-Ulrichr
Obernkirchen, Germany675 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
The Santa Maria la Mayor is a place of worship that is well worth seeing. The church is located in the historic old town and also houses a religious museum. In the religious museum, visitors can see numerous paintings, among other things. There is also a small entrance fee. When I asked, I was not given any discount when I showed my disability card. A place of worship that is well worth seeing.
Written December 30, 2023
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dellangelo54
Turin, Italy17,613 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
The church is located at the bottom of the main street of the old town of Ronda. It stands on the site of an ancient mosque and its construction dates back to the mid-15th century after the city was reconquered. The exterior is particularly curious because, in addition to the beautiful tower bell tower, the facade looks more like a house with a triple gallery built at the beginning of the 17th century to allow people to see the shows that were held on the square. To access the interior you have to pay a ticket. The interior is rather heavy like many Spanish churches, but still interesting especially the rich wooden choir and the altarpiece. In the crypt there is a small museum that holds copies of illuminated books.
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Written November 5, 2024
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Kevin P
Falls Church, VA308 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Situated on a quaint tree filled plaza, the building is relatively unassuming on the outside compared to other churches, but beautiful on the inside. There is a rooftop terrace with great views of Ronda and the surrounding countryside. There's also a small door on the terrace that opens into a tiny balcony inside the church, offering a unique perspective. The entry fee was modest and we only saw a handful of other people during our visit. Worth a visit if you're in Ronda for a few days!
Written January 15, 2024
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