The eight construction phases of the Church of San Andrés

The Church of San Andrés is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Andrew the Apostle, located in the town of Cantalejo in the province of Segovia. The building is a 17th-century construction of large proportions with a basilical floor plan, featuring three naves and a flat header. It was declared a site of cultural interest on December 28, 1995.

The interior features a main chapel in the shape of a rectangle, covered with a semi-spherical vault on ribs. A triumphal arch with Corinthian capitals and fluted columns serves as a transition in the central nave. The three naves are divided into four sections by four semi-circular arches, which support oculi designed to provide light to the central nave. The first section of the nave is covered with stone ribbed vaults, while the rest is covered with barrel vaults.

Despite being the result of eight construction phases from 1698 to 1793, the exterior appears very homogeneous. The entire building is surrounded by a masonry base, with some parts made of ashlar. The main entrance follows a specific design with double fluted pilasters, a double impost, and a cornice that serves as a base for the niche housing the image of Saint Andrew. This niche is repeated by pilasters on both sides and crowned by a circular pediment.

The tower consists of three bodies. The lower sections are made of masonry, while the upper section is made of ashlar and features two semi-circular arches on each side. Surrounding the main chapel are secondary chapels and a sacristy on three sides.

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