Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
La Primera Iglesia de Santa Maria
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First Church of Santa Maria
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
1. La Primera Iglesia de Santa Maria / First Church of Santa Maria Marker
Aqui se alzo - hasta el aρo 1868 - la primera iglesia de de Madrid llamada de Santa Maria la Real de la Almudena Patrona de la Villa
Until 1868 this was the location of the first church in Madrid named after Santa Maria la Real de la Almudena, the patron saint of the city.
Erected 1983.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 40° 24.912′ N, 3° 42.78′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. It is at the intersection of Calle Mayor and Calle de la Almudena, on the right when traveling west on Calle Mayor. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madrid 28013, Spain. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Juan Escobedo (here, next to this marker); Doρa Mariana de Austria (a few steps from this marker); Ana de Mendoza y la Cerda (within shouting distance of this marker); Valle-Inclαn (within shouting distance of this marker); Puerto o Arco de Santa Maria
this page online
Also see . . . Iglesia de Santa Marνa de la Almudena (Wikipedia, in Spanish). (Submitted on July 15, 2022.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
2. La Primera Iglesia de Santa Maria / First Church of Santa Maria Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
