Church of Santo Tomé, Zamora, Romanesque church in Zamora, Spain
The Church of Santo Tomé is a Romanesque building in Zamora featuring a rectangular nave with three apses at the eastern end, where the central apse has nearly square proportions. External buttresses strengthen the walls and define the structure's distinctive appearance.
The building was erected around 1200 following a royal donation by King Alfonso VII in 1135 when the Cathedral of Zamora was still under construction. This gift provided the city with an important religious space during the lengthy cathedral building project.
The interior capitals display carved scenes of the Epiphany with the Virgin and Child alongside the Three Kings in Romanesque sculptural style. These religious images reflect how medieval believers understood sacred stories through visual art.
The building stands in Plaza de Santo Tomé and has visiting hours that vary by season, with different schedules between March and September compared to October through January. Visitors should check ahead to confirm access times before planning their visit.
The masonry bears seven different mason marks, simple geometric designs made with one to four strokes left by craftsmen during construction. These marks offer insights into how medieval workers organized their labor and tracked contributions to the building.
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