Iglesia de San Lesmes Abad

Iglesia de San Lesmes Abad

Photo: Eltitomac / Wikimedia Commons , Public domain , resized

What lies beneath the Plaza San Juan in Burgos? Discover the Gothic church that holds the remains of the city's patron. Located in Plaza de San Juan, Spain, Iglesia de San Lesmes Abad sits adjacent to the Camino de Santiago.

Iglesia de San Lesmes Abad is a Roman Catholic church in Burgos, Spain. It is located in the Plaza de San Juan, in front of the Public Library, and is adjacent to the Camino de Santiago.

Built in the Gothic style in the 14th century, the church contains the remains of Adelelmus of Burgos, the patron of the city. The building is managed by the Junta de Castilla y León and has been a historic monument since its construction.

The church underwent restoration in 2012 - 13. It remains a significant site for visitors walking the pilgrimage route, standing as a notable example of Gothic architecture in the heart of Burgos.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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