Huesca's Hidden Roman Temple: The Time-Traveling San Lorenzo

The Royal Basilica of San Lorenzo, situated in the Plaza de San Lorenzo in the heart of Huesca, Spain, showcases impressive Baroque architecture. Over years of renovations and expansions, it stands on the site where a Roman temple from the 4th century lay hidden. The church boasts a basilica-style plan with three equal-height naves divided into four sections by cross-shaped pillars. A large dome crowns the crossing, completed in 1723. The church preserves various paintings from the 17th century, made by Antonio Bisquert, a painter from Valencia established in Teruel. A significant feature is the bust of St. Lawrence, made of silver, kept in the sacristy and taken out for procession on the 10th of August. The Danzantes accompany it.

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