San Juan Bautista Church: A 16th-century Gothic gem in Castrojeriz, Spain, with

San Juan Bautista Church: A 16th-century Gothic gem in Castrojeriz, Spain, with

Step into a 16th-century masterpiece, exploring the striking Gothic Church of San Juan Bautista in Castrojeriz, Spain, featuring a Mudéjar cloister. Its origins might date back to the 13th century – unravel the mystery within its walls.

The Church of San Juan in Castrojeriz, Spain, is a 16th-century Gothic gem that boasts a remarkable Mudéjar cloister. According to some sources, the construction of the church, the tower, and the cloister might date back to the beginning of the 13th century. However, the current structure was officially built around the start of the 16th century. The church features three naves, three apsides, round pillars, and vaulted ceilings. At the rear of the church, a 14th-century tower offers a glimpse into the past, while the Romanesque cloister, rebuilt in the 16th century, shelters the site with a Mudéjar roof decorated with shields of castles, lions, and bands.

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Written by Nik Frost

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