Church of los Remedios, Renaissance church in Guadalajara, Spain
Description
The Church of los Remedios is a Renaissance building with a single large central hall supported by columns and vaults that create a strong sense of height and space. The exterior displays a three-arch structure on the northern side supported by Doric columns, reflecting Mannerist design principles.
History
Construction started in 1573 under designs by Acacio de Orejón and Juan de Ballesteros Aguilar, with master builder Felipe Aguilar el Viejo overseeing completion. The project reflected the religious and architectural ambitions of Guadalajara during the Renaissance period.
Culture
The building now functions as a key venue for the University of Alcalá and hosts various institutional gatherings. Visitors can observe how a sacred space has been adapted to serve an academic community while maintaining its architectural character.
Practical
The building is located within the University of Alcalá complex and functions as an event venue. Visitors should check ahead for visiting times since the building is regularly used for university events and may not always be open to the public.
Did you know?
The entrance features a striking semicircular arch framed by Corinthian-capital columns with Pedro González de Mendoza's coat of arms displayed on the frieze above. This detail marks the founder's patronage of the building and adds a personal dimension to its design.
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