Church of San Juan Bautista, Fresno el Viejo

Church of San Juan Bautista, Fresno el Viejo

A Romanesque-Mudéjar church in Spain where kings once visited, a landmark in the town of Fresno el Viejo - revisit its history.

Beneath the modern town of Fresno el Viejo in the province of Valladolid, Castilla y León, Spain, lies a Romanesque-Mudéjar church: the Church of San Juan Bautista. Originally constructed in the 12th century, it was the site of grandeur visits from kings and nobles in the Middle Ages, making it a notable religious edifice. Today, the interior of the church has been remodeled, but the exterior retains its historic charm, making it a striking landmark in the town.

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Written by Nik Frost

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