Church of El Salvador, Valladolid

Church of El Salvador, Valladolid

Home to a Flemish triptych from the 1500s, the Church of El Salvador in Valladolid is a time capsule of architectural styles, showcasing five hundred years of building, from its original Gothic roots to the rococo altar of the 1700s.

The Church of El Salvador in Valladolid, Spain, stands as a testament to architecture and design. Originally a Gothic-style church, it was erected around the year 1500. The church's Baroque altar was completed between 1602 and 1614, and the Rococo altar, built by Fernando González de Lara in 1750, boasts four Corinthian columns and depictions of San Sebastián and Santa Bárbara. A Flemish triptych, dating from the 1500s, can be found in the church's San Juan Bautista chapel, where it tells the life of San Juan Bautista through seven relief panels. The church, with its exceptional Flemish triptych, makes for a captivating visit, offering a glimpse into the history of Valladolid.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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