Santa María Jus del Castillo Church

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Santa María Jus del Castillo Church was built in the 12th century on the site of a synagogue, since this was then the Jewish quarter of the city. Its original name was Iglesia de Santa María y de Todos los Santos. It was used as a church until the 17th century. Today it is used as an Interpretation Center of the Romanesque and the Camino de Santiago. It was declared a Site of Cultural Interest.

It is a church with a single nave. The apse and the central body of the church are Romanesque, but the façade and tower are from the Baroque period.

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Address
Calle Santa María Jesús del Castillo 9, Estella, Spain

Established
12th century

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