Capilla Mayor
The Capilla Mayor has a baldachin over a statue of St. James.
"The Capilla Mayor stands immediately over the grave of the Apostle. The retablo of the high-altar, a tall erection of jasper, alabaster, and silver, with numerous figures, is an extravagant example of the Churrigueresque style (1672). The altar itself was made by Figuera in 1715 out of a mass of silver weighing 1100lbs. The silver lamps and candelabra date from the 17th century. In a niche above the altar is a seated figure of St. James, freely adorned with silver, gold, and precious stones. To the right and left are two bronze pulpits, with gilt reliefs by Juan Ceima (1563)".--Baedeker 1913.
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