Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor

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The church of Santa María La Mayor is an outstanding example of Romanesque religious architecture in southern Cantabria. The current temple dates from the 12th century and is located in the town of Villacantid, in the heart of the municipality of Hermandad de Campoo de Suso, 6 km from Reinosa.

The church is listed as an Asset of Cultural Interest and has housed the Romanesque Interpretation Centre since 2005.

Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 43°0'13"N, 4°12'26"W

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Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collegiate Church of San Pedro de Cervatos, Juliobriga, Iglesia de San Sebastián, Domus Romana.

4.4 miSE
Church
Collegiate Church of San Pedro de Cervatos
113 min walk • The Collegiate Church of San Pedro de Cervatos is a remarkable Romanesque church nestled in the Cantabria region of Spain. This architectural gem, dating back to the 12th century, is renowned for its exquisite stone carvings and historical significance.
5 miE
Archaeological site
Juliobriga
128 min walk • Juliobriga was the most important urban centre in Roman Cantabria, as stated by numerous Latin authors including Pliny the Elder.
3.5 miE
Church
Iglesia de San Sebastián, Reinosa
89 min walk • The church of San Sebastián, in Reinosa, was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1983. It is located in San Sebastián street, in front of Juan XXIII square, in the centre of the town, very close to the Casa de las Princesas.
4.9 miE
Museum
Domus Romana
126 min walk • Juliobriga was the most important urban centre in Roman Cantabria, as stated by numerous Latin authors including Pliny the Elder.
2.1 miN
Forts and castles
Castillo de San Vicente
53 min walk • San Vicente Castle, better known as Argüeso Castle, is a medieval fortification in the Spanish municipality of Hermandad de Campoo de Suso, in southern Cantabria. It was declared of cultural interest in 1983.
4.9 miE
42°59'8"N • 4°6'49"W
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
125 min walk • Church
6.9 miSW
Locality
Brañosera
177 min walk • Brañosera is a municipality located in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census, the municipality had a population of 284 inhabitants.