Iglesia de Santo Tomás de Villanueva

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Iglesia de Santo Tomás de Villanueva, Baroque church in Zaragoza, Spain.

The church features a Latin cross layout with a central nave, decorated with arcosolios on the walls and multiple domes supported by octagonal drums.

Construction of the church began in 1663 as part of the Colegio de Santo Tomás de Villanueva y San Jorge, founded by Observant Augustinians following Don Martín de Funes' will.

The interior walls and vaults contain paintings by Claudio Coello and Sebastián Muñoz, representing important examples of Spanish religious art from Carlos II period.

Located in Plaza de San Roque, the church maintains regular visiting hours and serves as both a religious space and an educational institution through Colegio Escolapias.

The building combines Italian baroque influences with local architectural traditions, utilizing characteristic brick construction methods of the Aragón region.

Location: Zaragoza

Inception: 1663

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Part of: Colegio Escolapias Calasanz

GPS coordinates: 41.65314,-0.88318

Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:09

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