Church in Mudejar style 16th C. Santa Maria in La Plaza de la Constitucion main square Nijar near Almeria, Andalusia Spain

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In the main square, (La Plaza de la Constitucion), is the Mudejar style 16th century Parish Church of Santa Maria. The tower which was built for defence rather than for religious reasons was constructed first, followed later by the rest of the building. Inside the church is a fine example of the Mudejar woodwork craftsmanship, as well as a wonderful image by Alonso Cano of 'la Purisima Concepcion Inmaculada'. The impressive stone eagle on the back wall of the tower was commissioned by Carlos I.

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Size: 3456px × 5184px
Location: Nijar near Almeria, Andalusia Spain Europe
Photo credit: © Hugh Williamson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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