Church of Saint Martin of Tours

The church features a basilica layout with three naves separated by columns, leading to semicircular apses and crowned by an octagonal dome at the crossing.

Built in the second half of the 11th century under the order of Queen Mayor of Castile, the church was part of a Benedictine monastery that no longer exists.

The church contains over 300 corbels depicting mythological figures, animals, and human representations, reflecting medieval artistic expressions through stone carvings.

Located on the Way of Saint James pilgrimage route in Palencia province, the church welcomes visitors daily and maintains regular opening hours for religious services.

The church's exterior walls display a distinctive checkered stone pattern at different heights, incorporating architectural elements from the Romanesque period of Palencia.

Location: Frómista

Inception: 1100

Founders: Mayor of Castile

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Made from material: dimension stone

Part of: Way of Saint James in the province of Palencia

GPS coordinates: 42.26671,-4.40693

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50