Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore


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The superb cantoria over the sacristy door is by Pietro Torrigiano, built for Bishop Diego Meléndez Valdés. in 1506. It has a balustraded balcony with intricate decoration in white and gold and a central coat-of-arms of the bishop. It now contains the organ, although intended for solo vocal performers. The organ is from 1930.
(Plan location #5)

Related links:  Pietro Torrigiano (1472-1528)
Diego Meléndez Valdés (died 1506)