Santo Tomás de las Ollas, Mozarabic church in Ponferrada, Spain
The church features a rectangular layout with a main chapel distinguished by nine horseshoe arches forming an irregular eleven-sided polygon at its peak.
Built during the 10th century, the structure incorporates Lombard architectural elements with a Romanesque front door added in the 12th century.
The village name Las Ollas refers to the historical pottery tradition of local inhabitants who created vessels and ceramics in this area.
Visitors can explore the church every day except Mondays through guided tours organized by the Ponferrada Tourism Office at +34 987 424 236.
The church interior displays a double horseshoe arch connecting the central nave to the oval-planned main chapel with multiple geometric patterns.
Location: Ponferrada
Architectural style: Mozarabic art and architecture
Part of: Way of Saint James in the province of León
GPS coordinates: 42.55469,-6.57942
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:06
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