Church of Santa Maria la Real
About this heritage
The Church of Santa María la Real de Aranda de Duero is a 15th-century Gothic temple, known for its imposing Isabeline facade and its outstanding Mudejar-style staircase.
To learn more
The Church of Santa María la Real de Aranda de Duero, built between the 15th and 16th centuries, is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Castilla y León, featuring an impressive Isabeline facade decorated with highly detailed sculptural reliefs. Its interior houses a remarkable stone Mudejar staircase, attributed to master Juan de Vallejo, notable for its technical complexity and artistic value. The church, built over a previous Romanesque structure, reflects the economic and cultural wealth of the town during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, thanks to its strategic location in the Ribera del Duero. This temple is a key reference for the study of late Gothic art, urban patronage, and the interaction of artistic styles in religious architecture.
To know it better
The Church of Santa María la Real de Aranda de Duero is an outstanding example of Gothic art in Castilla y León. Its Isabeline facade and unique Mudejar staircase allow for the study of the fusion of architectural styles typical of the late Middle Ages. Furthermore, its construction reflects the social, economic, and cultural importance of Aranda at that time, making it a valuable resource for understanding the religious and urban heritage of the Ribera del Duero.
Location
- Municipality
- Aranda de Duero
- Province
- Burgos
- Country
- Spain
The asset
- Eco-destination
- Río Duero - Burgos
- Environment
- Urban
- Relevance
- Local
How to get there
- Access
- By land
The visit
- Visitable
- Yes
Coordinates
- Latitud
- 41.67133
- Longitud
- -3.68903