Church of Santa María la Blanca (Alcorcón) facts for kids
This page is about the church in Alcorcon. For the similarly named synagogue in Toledo, see Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca.
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| Native name Spanish: Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca |
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| Location | Alcorcón, Spain |
| Official name: Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1994 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0008298 |
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The Church of Santa María la Blanca (Spanish: Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca) is a church located in the historic centre of Alcorcón, Madrid metropolitan area, Spain.
History
The toponym Alcorcón is of Arabic origin. It has been suggested that the church is on the site of a medieval mosque. However, no remains have been found from the Islamic period. The existing fabric of the building does not contain any features which can be dated to earlier than the sixteenth century.
Conservation
The church is protected by a heritage listing. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1994.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca (Alcorcón) para niños
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