Hermitage of Santa María la Antigua (Madrid) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hermitage of Santa María la Antigua |
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Native name Spanish: Ermita de Santa María la Antigua |
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Location | Madrid, Spain |
Official name: Ermita de Santa María la Antigua | |
Type | Non-movable |
Criteria | Monument |
Designated | 1981 |
Reference no. | RI-51-0004522 |
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The Hermitage of Santa María la Antigua is a special old building located in Madrid, Spain. In Spanish, it's called Ermita de Santa María la Antigua. A hermitage is usually a small church or chapel where a hermit (a person who lives alone for religious reasons) used to live or pray.
This hermitage was given a very important title in 1981. It was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural. This Spanish phrase means "Property of Cultural Interest." It's like saying the building is a national treasure because of its history and beauty. This title helps protect the hermitage so it can be enjoyed by people for many years to come.
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