Església Prioral de Sant Pere de Reus, Late Gothic priory church in Reus, Spain.
Description
The Església Prioral de Sant Pere is a church with late Gothic style featuring a distinctive hexagonal bell tower divided into six sections and crowned with buttresses and small pinnacles. Inside, it displays a single nave with small side chapels and a polygonal apse covered by a ribbed vault, while the facade shows Renaissance features.
History
Construction of the present church began in 1512 under architect Benet Otger from Lyon and opened to the public in 1569. This building reflects the religious and urban development of Reus during the Early Modern period.
Culture
The baptistery holds a plaque commemorating the baptism of architect Antoni Gaudí on June 26, 1852. This connection to one of Catalonia's most influential figures gives the place special meaning for visitors today.
Practical
The church is located at Plaça de Sant Pere and maintains regular hours for visitors to explore. You can walk through the interior and examine the architectural details of the vault and side chapels at close range.
Did you know?
The church had close ties to the Gaudí family and shaped the cultural life of Reus. Its interior displays rare Gothic elements that were uncommon in Catalan churches of that period.
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