Church of San Cipriano, Zamora, Romanesque church in central Zamora, Spain
The Church of San Cipriano is a Romanesque place of worship in central Zamora featuring a triple square apse and an original southern entrance. The walls display high-quality medieval stonework with ornately carved capitals throughout.
The building dates to the late 11th century and received major rebuilding work in 1157 that shaped its current form. Additional changes happened in the centuries that followed, adding layers to its development.
The carved capitals inside show biblical scenes like the Adoration of the Magi and the Expulsion from Paradise in detailed stonework. These images tell stories that visitors can discover as they walk through the church.
The building sits on San Cipriano Square and can be viewed from outside at any time. Opening times for the interior change between seasons, so visitors should check current hours before planning an indoor visit.
The southern exterior wall contains carved stone figures including a mermaid, a blacksmith called Bermudo, Saint Peter, and Daniel among lions. These unusual details emerge when looking closely at the southern side of the building.
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