Church of Santa Maria de Mediavilla
Construction began in the 16th century (1543), Gaspar de Solórzano was responsible for the vaults. Pedro de Sierra built the shrine and the Baroque dome of the tower. The chapel next to the Gospel, the so-called 'Capilla de los Benavente' (it was founded by Álvaro Alonso de Benavente), was built by Jerónimo del Corral. It is covered by a golden stucco dome with a rich decoration of saints, monsters, laces, children and several capricious forms; the whole scene represents an allegory of life and death.
The altarpiece contains painted wooden figures by Juan de Juni telling the story of the Virgin in five bass-relieves topped off by an image of the Immaculate Conception. Under the chapel is the crypt and next to it a sacristy. The chapel is closed by a gorged iron grid by the great master Francisco Martínez.
Historical Data
- Architecture
- Religious architecture
- Construction
- Church
- Predominant styles
- Gothic
- Historical Period
- Middle Ages
- Early modern period
When to visit it?
Opening hours
- Summer
- From Tuesday to Saturday: Guided tours: 11:15, 12:30, 16:15, 17:30 h.
- Sundays: Guided tours: 11:15, 12:00, 16:15 and 17:30.
- Closed: Monday
Taxes
- General 3.5 €
- Reduced 2.5 €
Observations: Groups must arrange a visit. Tel: 983725026 and 640942866.
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Get to know the surroundings
Address and map location
- Postal address Pza. Santa María, s/n. Medina de Rioseco. NaN. Valladolid
- Web
Tourist information
Medina de Rioseco town hall
To know moreAddress
- Postal address municipality of Medina de Rioseco . Valladolid
- Web
- Phones
- 983 700 850
- 983 700 825
- Fax983 720 383
Medina de Rioseco tourism office
Address
- Postal address Museo de San Francisco - P. San Francisco, 1. Medina de Rioseco. NaN. Valladolid
- Web
- Phones
- 983 720 319
- 983 700 850
To know moreValladolid tourism office
Address
- Postal address Pabellón de Cristal, Campo Grande. Acera de Recoletos. Valladolid. NaN. Valladolid
- Web
- Phones983 219 310
- Fax983 217 860
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