Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Cluny

Traveling westward in Spain ~ Leon (region) In Vila Bierso we visited a few churches, but this church impressed me deeply for its monumentality. It originated in the 12th century as a Benedictine monastery that welcomed pilgrims to Santiago. In 1529, when it was in decline, Perro de Toledo decided to restore it and turn it into one of the most important temples in the region. A tour inside won't disappoint either. The current church was built in the 16th century and its layout is in the late Gothic style with Renaissance and Baroque elements. Some call it (Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque 16th century Bertian architecture). The church has three naves, the central one being wider than the side ones. And finally in these chapels. The altarpiece on the main altar is neoclassical and dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The choir in Baroque Rococo style corresponds to the second half of the 18th century. #2024TravelReview #SpainTravel #Castilla-Leon