Heritage · Moya
Church of Santa María la Mayor (Moya)
Santa María la Mayor church stands beside the Plaza Mayor of Moya's old town and is the only one of its six churches still used for worship. Gothic in origin, its notable features include the choir, altarpiece and clock. The parish district of Santa María is already mentioned in 1222, in the early years of the Christian town.
- Municipality
- Moya
- Church
- Moya
- Gothic
- Historic ensemble
The last still at prayer
The old town of Moya had six churches around its main square. Almost all are now ruins; Santa María la Mayor, beside the square, is the only one still used for worship. It is Gothic in origin, and Cuenca Provincial Council (Diputación de Cuenca) highlights three features: the choir, the altarpiece and the clock, which marked the hours of a town now empty.
The parish is as old as the Christian town: the parish district of Santa María la Mayor already appears in 1222, and that of La Trinidad in 1235.
Plan your visit
Before you travel
First walk around the historic ensemble: the church stands at the heart of the enclosure.
Combine with
Moya castle and the monastery of Tejeda.
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Frequently asked questions
Can it be visited?
It is the only church in the old town still used for worship. To see inside outside services, ask Moya Town Council.
Carry on from here
Lands and landscapes
From here, follow the memory of the land
These readings connect Church of Santa María la Mayor (Moya) with the stories, the work and the villages around it.
Where it is
Where the data on this page come from
- Name
- Descubre Cuenca (Diputación de Cuenca) source consulted, 10 October 2026
- Village
- Descubre Cuenca (Diputación de Cuenca) source consulted, 10 October 2026
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