Church of San Juan el Real
Church of San Juan el Real, Baroque parish church in Calatayud, Spain.
Description
San Juan el Real is a Baroque church in Calatayud featuring a central nave topped by a dome, with side chapels connected by arched galleries running along the interior. A tower in classical proportions anchors the structure.
History
The building was originally erected as a Jesuit college church in the late 1500s and took the name San Juan el Real following the expulsion of the Jesuits in 1767. This change marked a turning point in the structure's purpose and role in the community.
Culture
The church houses early oil paintings by Francisco Goya depicting the four Church Fathers in the pendentives beneath the central dome.
Practical
The church maintains regular worship schedules during which it welcomes visitors inside. It is best to check local opening times beforehand to ensure access during your visit to the city.
Did you know?
The interior displays elaborate 18th-century plaster moldings decorated with plant motifs throughout the space. These ornamental details represent some of the most accomplished Baroque decorative work in the Aragon region and reward close examination during a visit.
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