The Church of Santa Eulalia

The Church of Santa Eulalia

The abandoned Church of Santa Eulalia, between the River Arlanza and Palenzuela's Jewish quarter, holds a story of life and death within its crumbling walls.

The Church of Santa Eulalia in Palenzuela, Spain, stands now in ruins, wild growth surrounding its crumbling walls. Construction on the church took place between the 13th and 15th centuries when it was a thriving temple. Located between the church and the River Arlanza was Palenzuela's Jewish quarter. The church once housed a retablo, created by Hernando de la Nestosa, which was later transferred to the Church of San Juan Bautista. Today, the church, a testament to the passage of time since the 15th century, lies in ruins, surrounded by the wild, a reminder of the life and death that once took place within its walls. On July 23, 1966, the urban area of Palenzuela was declared a historical-artistic ensemble with the church of Santa Eulalia specifically mentioned in this declaration.

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Written by Nik Frost

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