- Church of la Magdalena (Torrelaguna)
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Church of la Magdalena 
Location: Torrelaguna, Spain Coordinates: 40°49′40″N 3°32′18″W / 40.827848°N 3.538462°WCoordinates: 40°49′40″N 3°32′18″W / 40.827848°N 3.538462°W Architectural style(s): Gothic Spanish Property of Cultural Interest Official name: Iglesia de la Magdalena Type: Non-movable Criteria: Monument Designated: 1983[1] Reference #: RI-51-0004866 
Location of Church of la Magdalena in SpainThe 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.[1]
Southern portal.
It has a nave and two aisles, with Gothic vaults supproted 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.
References
- ^ a b Database of protected buildings (movable and non-movable) of the Ministry of Culture of Spain
Categories:- Spanish building and structure stubs
- Churches in the Community of Madrid
- Gothic architecture in Spain
- 15th-century architecture
- Bien de Interés Cultural buildings
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