Santa Cruz de Castañeda Church

Castañeda, Spain

Because of its location, the collegiate church of Santa Cruz de Castañeda came to be part of the Pilgrim's Road to Santiago de Compostela. The existing building is from the 12th century, although the church, in Romanesque style, and a monastery, previously stood on the site.

Initially its plan had one nave and three apses, but it was later altered, adding 2 naves to the structure. One of them is in the Gothic style and the other later (17th century). They transformed the southern apse into a private chapel and sacristy in the Baroque style. On the capitals of the columns, which are preserved in perfect condition, the animal and vegetable iconography is outstanding. The Gothic Way of the Cross (there are no others like it in all Cantabria) the Baroque reredoses and 2 carvings of the Virgin with Child must not be missed.

References:

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Address

Diseminado Socobio 105A, Castañeda, Spain

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Alberto. Garcia. (11 months ago)
Ok

Antonio Bastante (11 months ago)
Very beautiful, you can see that two pillars are missing from the apse. It would also be interesting to see the interpretation center, which unfortunately was closed the day we arrived, otherwise the Collegiate Church is in very good condition. We have not been able to enter inside because it is also closed, as is the interpretation center.

Alberto Fernandez (12 months ago)
We saw it outside at night. It is huge, located on a hill. It is very well lit and preserved from the outside. What is wrong and is missed is the lack of information about visits to the interior, since both the diocese and the city council do not know what options exist, indicating that the best thing is to come and see a sign that is in the entrance bars. There it says the mass schedule on Sundays and an email to request visits.

teresa gonzalo (13 months ago)
Good Friday, closed for a day of silence and prayer. The beautiful exterior. Hope to visit next time.

Alex González Pozo (3 years ago)
Lovely Church

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