Iglesia de San Lesmes Abad

Iglesia de San Lesmes Abad

What lies beneath the Plaza San Juan in Burgos? A hidden crypt with a 900-year-old mystery from the 14th century. The Roman Catholic church, Iglesia de San Lesmes Abad, is adjacent to the Camino de Santiago in Plaza de San Juan, Spain.

Iglesia de San Lesmes Abad, a Roman Catholic church in Burgos, Spain, lies adjacent to the Camino de Santiago in Plaza de San Juan. Built in the Gothic style in the 14th century, it contains the remains of Adelelmus of Burgos, the city's patron who died in 1106. The church underwent restoration in 2012-13. A 900-year-old mystery surrounding the exact circumstances of Adelelmus' death adds an enigmatic touch to the otherwise historic building.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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