Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor
About This Museum
It’s not every day you find a Catholic church that moonlights as an architectural palimpsest, but the Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor is exactly that. Stepping inside feels like walking through a time capsule, where the solemn grandeur of 15th-century Gothic vaulting coexists with subtle, older whispers from its past life. The collections are equally layered, featuring everything from intricate stone carvings to remnants of the 13th-century mosque that once stood here. This isn't a sterile museum; it's a conversation in stone and history.
Collection Highlights
Look for the delicate Islamic-style arches and plasterwork fragments from the original mosque, contrasted by the later, more robust Christian altarpieces and religious statuary.
Visitor Information
Tucked away on Avenida Santa María in Pontevedra's old town, it's a quiet spot to escape the bustle—just check local opening times as they can vary.
Architecture & Building
Primarily late Gothic with its characteristic soaring lines and intricate ribbed vaults, yet it retains foundational elements and hints of Mudéjar style from its earlier incarnation as a mosque.
Contact & Location
Address: Avenida de Santa María, Moureira de Arriba, Pontevedra, Galicia, 36413, España
Phone: +34 986 86 61 85
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