Collegiate church of San Pedro de Cervatos

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Collegiate church of San Pedro de Cervatos, Romanesque church in Cervatos, Spain

The church features a single nave with a tower at the front, several side chapels, and an apse decorated with sculptural elements.

Construction began in 1129 under the direction of Abbot Martin, and Bishop Marin officially consecrated the building to Saint Peter in 1199.

The exterior displays over one hundred corbels adorned with various motifs, including human figures, animals, and foliate designs carved in Romanesque style.

The church stands as a protected national monument since 1895, remaining an essential reference point for Spanish Romanesque architecture research.

The tympanum exhibits intricate vegetal decorations influenced by Al-Andalus art, supported by two lintels featuring six lions and plant patterns.

Location: Cervatos

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.95588,-4.14870

Latest update: May 22, 2025 06:49

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