Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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The church of Santa María, is a religious temple of Catholic worship under the invocation of Our Lady, the Virgin Mary in the town of Yermo, municipality of Cartes, autonomous community of Cantabria, in Spain.

It was declared a Monument of the National Artistic Treasure by Royal Order of 4th July 1930. Subsequently, it came to be considered an "Asset of Cultural Interest" by virtue of the first additional provision of Law 16/1985, of 25th June, on Spanish Historical Heritage. The area of protection of this Site of Cultural Interest was declared by Decree 89/2002, of 1st August.

Local name: Iglesia de Santa MaríaArchitectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 43°18'29"N, 4°4'56"W

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Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cave of Altamira, National Museum and Research Center of Altamira, Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain, Church of Our Lady of the Assumption.

5.5 miN
Museum replicating Palaeolithic cave art
Cave of Altamira
140 min walk • The Cave of Altamira, located near Santillana del Mar in Cantabria, Spain, is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. This cave is renowned for its Upper Paleolithic cave paintings featuring drawings and polychrome rock paintings of wild mammals...
5.2 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Museum and Research Center of Altamira, Santillana del Mar
133 min walk • The National Museum and Research Center of Altamira is a center dedicated to the conservation of, research into and the sharing of information about the cave of Altamira in Santillana del Mar, named a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
5.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain, Santillana del Mar
138 min walk • The Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain is a grouping of 18 caves of northern Spain, which together represent the apogee of Upper Paleolithic cave art in Europe between 35,000 and 11,000 years ago.
3.5 miNE
Church
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Torrelavega
90 min walk • The church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in the town of Torrelavega is a religious temple of Catholic worship under the Marian invocation of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.
3.6 miN
43°21'35"N • 4°5'14"W
Ayuntamiento de Reocín, Reocín
92 min walk • City hall
5.1 miN
43°22'51"N • 4°6'12"W
Zoológico de Santillana del Mar, Santillana del Mar
131 min walk • Zoo, Aquarium
2.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Torre de Pero Niño
66 min walk • The Tower of Pero Niño or Torre de la Aguilera, in the municipality of San Felices de Buelna, was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest on October 13, 1983. It is located in the district of Sovilla and is currently a museum that recreates the life...
7.4 miNW
Church
Iglesia de San Martín de Tours
190 min walk • For other churches under the same invocation, see Church of Saint Martin. The church of San Martin de Tours located in the municipality of Alfoz de Lloredo, is a catholic temple that was built in the mid-eighteenth century in baroque style.
6.8 miNW
Church
Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción
173 min walk • The church of Santa María de la Asunción located in the town of Novales, capital of the municipality of Alfoz de Lloredo is a Catholic temple dating from the 16th century.
5.7 miN
Neighbourhood
Asturias de Santillana, Santillana del Mar
145 min walk • Asturias de Santillana is a historical comarca whose territory in large part corresponded to the central and western part of today's autonomous community of Cantabria, as well as the extreme east of Asturias.
3.4 miS
Locality
Los Corrales de Buelna
87 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is the Iglesia de San Felices, a beautiful 17th-century church with stunning Baroque architecture. Visitors can explore the interior of the church, admire its ornate decorations, and learn about its significance in the local community.

Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)