Church of the Saviour, 13th-century Catholic church in Sagunto, Spain.
The Church of the Saviour is a 13th-century church in Sagunto with a single nave leading to a pentagonal apse. Thick buttresses reinforce the outer walls while wooden ceilings close off the interior space above.
A monarch ordered its construction during the period when territory was being reclaimed and new settlements needed to be established. The building underwent restoration work that revealed earlier origins buried beneath the current structure.
The building reflects how people of that era wanted their churches to look like fortresses, with pointed arches and thick walls serving both spiritual and protective purposes. This blend of religion and defense shaped how the community saw the space then and now.
The building sits on a central street in town and welcomes visitors during regular opening hours. Climbing the stone spiral staircase to the bell tower requires some effort but rewards you with views across the old district.
During a major restoration in the 1990s, Roman pottery and the foundations of an older church were found buried underneath the current building. These discoveries show that people have worshipped at this spot for more than a thousand years.
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