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The facade, as well as the towers , is of tho

plateresque style. The plan is the same as that

of' th'e Compañia, being an imitation of that J e -

uit temple,

e., in the form of a Latin Cross o

one nave, with six high chapels, one cross arch,

whereon is raised

handsome cupola, and a

chapel of the chancel.

Interior

On each side of the entrance are found the

coat of arms of the. founders, but the pictorial

ornamentation is destroyed.

In the vestry are the portraits of the two

Molinedos. Among the most interesting and

beautiful of the tablets ""'hich have been preserved

are those of he principal altar and the Chapels

of the CroHs. The pulp· , a notable work of the

sculptar

Ha-n

T0,má.s,

is in ver:y poor repair.

La Almuclena

From the street of the Hospital, or of San

Pedro, one ascends toward the Almudena, which

is between the present hospital and the cemetery.

rrhe tourist should not overlook the well pre–

served image of the Virgin in the principal altar;

this was made by order of the Bishop Molinedo,

\vho caused to be inserted in the head of this ima–

ge a chip from the statute of the Virgin of the

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