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Iglesia Parroquial Matriz De Santa Maria La Mayor La Coronada

90 Reviews

#3 of 11 things to do in Medina-Sidonia

Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals

Plaza de Santa Maria La Mayor La Coronada, Medina-Sidonia, Spain

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“Iglesia Parroquial Matriz De Santa Maria La Mayor La Coronada, Medina-Sidonia”

Built on the foundations of the original castle and later a mosque, this church is a fine example... read more

Reviewed 25 March 2018

liamcheasty

Waterford, Ireland

“Great Church to Visit”

Well worth visiting. If you can climb the spiral staircase to the top, its well worth it - even on... read more

Reviewed 17 October 2017

Mark C

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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“bell tower”(6 reviews)

“spanish inquisition”(2 reviews)

“church”(7 reviews)

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Plaza de Santa Maria La Mayor La Coronada, Medina-Sidonia, Spain

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barbara s

Esperance, Australia

6918

Reviewed 8 May 2018 via mobile

So much history

Definitely worth a a look signs in different languages telling of the history at different points around the building

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liamcheasty

Waterford, Ireland

3010

Reviewed 25 March 2018

Iglesia Parroquial Matriz De Santa Maria La Mayor La Coronada, Medina-Sidonia

Built on the foundations of the original castle and later a mosque, this church is a fine example of Andalusian Gothic architecture. Inside there is an enormous 15m high and exquisite retablo, that typically depicts scenes from the life of Christ. There is also a...More

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Mark C

Birmingham, United Kingdom

3313

Reviewed 17 October 2017

Great Church to Visit

Well worth visiting. If you can climb the spiral staircase to the top, its well worth it - even on a hot August day the breeze was blowing cool up there. Think there were 2 other couples whilst we were there so very quiet and...More

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Guido R

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

46970

Reviewed 1 September 2017

hot hot

when it is very hot, between 12.00 and 15.00 hours , you could go inside , if it is open , B U T , at the time i was there in june 2017 , it was closed

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A R H

Charleston, South Carolina

633170

Reviewed 31 March 2017

Almost a cathedral.

A seriously large church for a small town, but as the bishops of Cadiz relocated here when the Portuguese and British were sacking Cadiz it is probably understandable. Some interesting architectural anomalies as well as a side alter dedicated to the Spanish Inquisition! You can...More

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Angela H

Hailsham, United Kingdom

2410

Reviewed 16 October 2016 via mobile

Beautiful

Really enjoyed wandering around this lovely church. It overlooks a plaza in beautiful Medina Sidonia. Interior and exterior both worth the trip. Check opening hours. Restaurants close by to enjoy views. See it even if churches are not really your thing.

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Keith M

Newcastle

16655

Reviewed 25 August 2016

Church at the top of the hill

Interesting church with Moorish origins, typical of most churches in the part of Spain. Very ornate high altar

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Stefan T

Auckland Central, New Zealand

357

Reviewed 23 April 2016

Catholic divinity

Perched high up the voluptuous Medina Sidonia hill this is the sort of place I almost do not wish to review so as to not disturb its peaceful serenity. This church is a very important sanctuary having housed holy relics from not too distant Cadiz...More

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John E

Cadiz, Spain

3116

Reviewed 21 April 2016 via mobile

Breathtaking

When you step inside this building it is simply breathtaking. Even has some benches used in the Spanish Inquisition, which of course we never expected!!!

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binkyscamp

Bath ne somerset

6329

Reviewed 15 March 2016

A beautiful church in a beautiful location.

We visited this amazing church on a short visit to Medina-Sidonia. It is spectacular inside with beautiful and extraordinary artworks and the climb up to the top of the tower is a definite 'must'. However! It is a bit of a climb to the top...More

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