Church of Nuestra Señora del Manzano, Castrojeriz
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The Church of Nuestra Señora del Manzano ("Our Lady of Manzano") or Iglesia de Santa María del Manzano is a Catholic church in the town of Castrojeriz, in the province of Burgos. Construction of the current building was begun in 1214, through the will of Queen Berengaria of Castile,[1][2][3] daughter of Alfonso VIII of Castile and mother of Ferdinand III of Castile. It is located at the foot of the hill on which the Castle of Castrojeriz stands. It previously held the rank of collegiate church.
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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Manzano | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
District | Castrojeriz |
Province | Province of Burgos |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Temple |
Location | |
Location | Spain |
Geographic coordinates | 42°17′34″N 4°7′40″W |
Architecture | |
Type | Church |
Style | Gothic, Renaissance, Romanesque |
Completed | 1214 |
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