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Erected on the rolling hills of Guadalajara, the Cathedral of Santa María de Sigüenza stands as a breathtaking fortress of faith, where the severity of defensive Romanesque architecture merges seamlessly with the grace of early Gothic art. Initiated in the 12th century following the reconquest of the city by Bishop Bernardo de Agén, this monumental structure of reddish sandstone preserves legendary artistic treasures within its walls. Most renowned is the alabaster tomb sculpture of Don Martín Vázquez de Arce, known worldwide as 'El Doncel de Sigüenza', whose peaceful posture reading a book for eternity captivates all who cross its transept. An enduring masterpiece.
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