Church of San Sebastián, Villacastín

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Church of San Sebastián, Villacastín

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Church of San Sebastián, Villacastín, Gothic and Herrerian church in Villacastín, Spain.

The church features three tall naves separated by slender columns supporting ribbed vaults, with a central nave larger than the lateral ones.

Construction of the church began in 1529 under architect Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón, replacing a 13th-century Romanesque structure at the same location.

The Renaissance main altarpiece, designed by Jesuit Andrés Ruiz in 1586, rises 20 meters with life-size sculptures and paintings by Alonso de Herrera.

Located on Calle de la Iglesia in Villacastín, visitors can contact the church through telephone numbers +34 921198385 and +34 921198008.

The church earned the nickname Cathedral of the Sierra and served as a model for other temples in the region of Castilla y León.

Location: Villacastín

Inception: 16 century

Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Herrerian

Address: Calle Iglesia, 1A, 40150 Villacastín, Segovia

GPS coordinates: 40.78167,-4.41167

Latest update: March 21, 2025 08:49

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