Church of Santiago

The Church of Santiago features a western façade with three decorated archivolts supported by columns, displaying intricate medieval sculptures and spiral patterns.

Built during the middle of the 12th century, the church underwent significant modifications after a fire in 1811 that altered its original three-nave structure.

The central archivolt contains 24 voussoirs depicting medieval craftsmen, musicians, and dancers, providing detailed information about period costumes and instruments.

The church includes a small museum exhibiting religious works from the 15th and 16th centuries, with regular guided tours available for visitors.

The sculpted frieze above the doorway shows Christ Pantocrator within a mandorla, surrounded by the Tetramorph and Apostles under multifoil arches.

Location: Carrión de los Condes

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Part of: Way of Saint James in the province of Palencia

GPS coordinates: 42.33806,-4.60389

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:55