Church of San Frontis, Romanesque church on the left bank of Duero River in Zamora, Spain
San Frontis Church is a Romanesque-style church on the left bank of the Duero River in Zamora with a rectangular layout and polygonal apse. The building is supported by exterior buttresses and features a wooden ceiling that covers the main nave.
The church was constructed in the early 13th century as a simple rectangular structure. A second side nave was added during the 16th century to expand the available space.
The church houses a 17th-century dressed sculpture of San Frontis that initiates Holy Week celebrations each year when it is moved to the Cathedral. This procession is an important moment in the city's yearly calendar for many residents.
The building stands near the Stone Bridge and is accessible during opening hours. Visitors should be aware that the church may not be available for sightseeing during services.
The stonework bears 28 marks left by masons in 15 different styles, revealing the signatures of craftspeople from the 13th century. These marks tell the story of the various hands that worked on the construction.
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