church of Saint Mary the Major, Béjar
Béjar, Spain
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The Church of Saint Mary the Major in Béjar, Spain, is a Catholic parish church begun in 1300 that exhibits a striking synthesis of medieval and Renaissance architectural traditions. Its walls incorporate granite and brick, bonded with lime, while its windows feature glass. The structure demonstrates influences from Romanesque, Gothic, and Mudéjar styles—a testimony to the layered architectural heritage of medieval Iberia—alongside Renaissance elements that reflect later additions or modifications.
Movement
- Built
- Type
- Catholic parish church
- Materials
- Monk and Nun, lime, granite, brick
- Place
- Béjar, Spain
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