Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Collegiate Church of Pastrana) Crypt
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Renaissance crypt where bodies were left to decompose in a 'rotting room' before fitting into sarcophagi.

📜 Renaissance crypt dating back to 1637, housing the Mendoza family remains.
🔍 Features a unique 'rotting room' for decomposition before burial.

Why Go

💀 Explore a crypt with a macabre history
🏛️ Discover Renaissance architecture and funerary practices
👑 Learn about the powerful Mendoza family and Princess of Éboli

Tips

🗺️ Located 59 miles (95 km) from Madrid, guided tours available.

📍 Location

Pastrana, Guadalajara, Spain

📞 Contact

+34 949370027

🌐 Website

http://www.pastrana.org/turismo/descubre/monumentos/iglesia-colegiata

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