Church of la Magdalena (Torrelaguna)

Church of la Magdalena
Native name
Spanish: Iglesia de la Magdalena
Location Torrelaguna, Spain
Coordinates 40°49′40″N 3°32′18″W / 40.827848°N 3.538462°W / 40.827848; -3.538462Coordinates: 40°49′40″N 3°32′18″W / 40.827848°N 3.538462°W / 40.827848; -3.538462
Architectural style(s) Gothic
Official name: Iglesia de la Magdalena
Type Non-movable
Criteria Monument
Designated 1983
Reference no. RI-51-0004866
Location of Church of la Magdalena in Spain

The Church of la Magdalena (Spanish: Iglesia de la Magdalena) is a Gothic-style church located in Torrelaguna, central Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1983.

Southern portal.

It has a nave and two aisles, with Gothic vaults supported by flying buttresses between which are the side chapels, each with movable retablos. The bell tower dates to the 15th century, and was commissioned by Cardinal Cisneros, whose coat of arms, together with those of the town, can be seen externally on the third floor. The so-called "Portal of the Resurrection" (16th century) is in mixed MudéjarRenaissance style. The high altar is by Narciso Tomé.

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