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Historic site in La Roda, Spain
Church of El Salvador o de la Transfiguración
Native name
Iglesia de El Salvador o de la Transfiguración (Spanish)
LocationLa Roda, Spain
Coordinates39°12′27″N 2°09′33″W / 39.207442°N 2.159249°W / 39.207442; -2.159249
Spanish Cultural Heritage
Official nameIglesia de El Salvador o de la Transfiguración
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Designated1981
Reference no.RI-51-0004481
Church of El Salvador o de la Transfiguración is located in SpainChurch of El Salvador o de la TransfiguraciónLocation of Church of El Salvador o de la Transfiguración in Spain

The Church of El Salvador o de la Transfiguración (Spanish: Iglesia de El Salvador o de la Transfiguración) is a church that is situated in La Roda, Spain. In 1981 it was declared Bien de Interés Cultural.

The church was constructed mostly using the Renaissance-style commencing circa 1520, and continuing until 1569, when the bell-tower was completed. A line that shines throughout the year is found at the top of the tower and is locally known as the " 'Luz del Salvador'. It is thought that the castle of Robda (destroyed during 1476–1478) was previously located on the site. The church architects were the brothers Pedro and Juan de Alviz.

The interior has an Adoration of the Magi by Luca Giordano. The sacristy has wood carvings attributed to Berruguete.

The town holds an annual festival during which an image of the Savior is carried through the streets of the town.

References

  1. "Fiestas de El Salvador en La Roda", Diócesis de Albavete, August 1, 2008
  2. Turism entry by town of La Roda.


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