Church of San Lorenzo (Iglesia de San Lorenzo) description and photos - Spain: Cordoba (Topic)

Church of San Lorenzo (Iglesia de San Lorenzo) description and photos - Spain: Cordoba. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Iglesia de San Lorenzo.

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The Church of San Lorenzo is located in Cordoba in the area of the same name. Like most churches in Andalusia, the Church of San Lorenzo was built on the site of a former Muslim mosque, which in turn was erected on the site of the former Visigothic temple. The church was built in the second half of the 13th century, presumably between 1244 and 1300. The temple was erected at a time when the Gothic style in architecture was replacing the Romanesque, which was reflected in its external appearance.

The Church of San Lorenzo can be called typical of the Andalusian churches of that time. In plan it has a rectangular shape with three naves and a central apse. The restrained and austere facade of this ancient building adds majesty and tranquility to it. The former minaret of the Arab mosque has been rebuilt into a beautiful high bell tower in the Renaissance style. Of particular note is the beautiful round rosette window made in the Mudejar style and adorning the upper part of the building's pediment.

The walls of the interior of the church are decorated with magnificent paintings dating mainly to the 14th century. Basically, these are canvases dedicated to scenes from the life of Christ: the Crucifixion, the Judgment of Pilate, the Kiss of Judas, Christ carrying the cross, and others. The 17th century altar is decorated with paintings depicting the life of St. Lorenzo.

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