Church of Santiago de Arrabal (Iglesia de Santiago del Arrabal) in Spain, resort of Toledo
Rating: 8,4/10 (1309 votes)  Earlier on the site of this church there was an Arab mosque, and even earlier - – Visigothic temple. The church began to be built in the 11th century under Alfonso the Sixth, and finished only in the 13th century. An unusual detail of this church – it is a free-standing bell tower that looks like a minaret. At its base there is a square, and the bell tower itself is faced with plaster and decorated with a pattern. In the very center of this bell tower are the Achimenes. - double windows in the form of a horseshoe. There are three naves in the temple, they are separated from each other by pillars with elegant arches. The main nave houses the famous pulpit. It was from her that Saint Vincent Ferrer delivered his sermons. We also recommend reading Hospital de Tavera in Spain, Toledo resort Topic: Church of Santiago de Arrabal (Iglesia de Santiago del Arrabal) in Spain, resort of Toledo. |
