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Church of Saint Sebastian, Hispanic baroque church in Province of Salamanca, Spain.

The Church of Saint Sebastian features a Latin cross layout with a single nave and multiple chapels positioned between supporting buttresses.

Cardinal Friar Juan Álvarez de Toledo initiated the church construction in the early 16th century, with completion extending through 1610.

The main altarpiece contains six large solomonic columns with detailed vegetal carvings created by baroque artist José Benito de Churriguera.

The church measures 44 meters in height at the dome and spans 14.50 meters across the central nave section.

The facade displays a triumphal arch with half-barrel vault and contains relief sculptures depicting Saint Stephen's martyrdom by Juan Antonio Ceroni.

Location: Province of Salamanca

Architects: Juan Álvarez de Toledo

Architectural style: Hispanic baroque

GPS coordinates: 40.96168,-5.66583

Latest update: March 12, 2025 07:59

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