Church of la Magdalena (Torrelaguna) explained

Church of la Magdalena
Native Name:Iglesia de la Magdalena
Native Language:Spanish
Coordinates:40.8278°N -3.5385°W
Location:Torrelaguna, Spain
Architecture:Gothic
Designation1:Spain
Designation1 Offname:Iglesia de la Magdalena
Designation1 Type:Non-movable
Designation1 Criteria:Monument
Designation1 Date:1983
Designation1 Number:RI-51-0004866

The Church of la Magdalena (Spanish: Iglesia de la Magdalena) is a Gothic-style church located in Torrelaguna, central Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1983.It has a nave and two aisles, with Gothic vaults supported by flying buttresses between which are the side chapels, each with movable retablos. The bell tower dates to the 15th century, and was commissioned by Cardinal Cisneros, whose coat of arms, together with those of the town, can be seen externally on the third floor. The so-called "Portal of the Resurrection" (16th century) is in mixed Mudéjar - Renaissance style. The high altar is by Narciso Tomé.