Church of San Juan Bautista, Romanesque and Renaissance church in Talamanca de Jarama, Spain.
The Church of San Juan Bautista features a semicircular apse built with rectangular limestone blocks and a Renaissance main body with three naves. The floor plan combines two distinct architectural periods within a unified structure.
The structure originated in the late 12th century, but underwent fundamental renewal in the 16th century. This renovation reflected the shift from medieval to early modern times and greatly transformed its appearance.
The exterior apse shows thick columns, ornate cornices, and carved corbels with mythological figures that reflect medieval building practices. These decorative features blend Romanesque elements with local craftsmanship traditions.
The building is accessible as an active church and remains the only one still in use among the five medieval buildings that once stood in the town. Visitors should respect liturgical times and check opening hours in advance.
Inside the apse sits a baptismal font from the 13th century decorated with segments and interlaced friezes. The font is surrounded by valuable Mudéjar plasterwork on the walls.
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