Convento de San Francisco, 13th-century Franciscan monastery in Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain.
The church features a Romanesque facade with a late Gothic chancel, two-level Plateresque choir, and prominent Churrigueresque altarpiece displaying a Christ painting.
Founded in 1213 by Queen Urraca of León, the monastery relocated to its current location in 1285 with support from María de la Cerda.
The monastery serves pilgrims traveling the Camino de Santiago, offering both spiritual guidance and architectural elements from various Spanish artistic periods.
The church remains open for religious services and visitor exploration, while the convent section underwent reconstruction following the 1835 fire damage.
The altar houses a Eucharistic Christ painting attributed to the school of Juan de Flandes, demonstrating the Flemish influence in Spanish religious art.
Location: Villafranca del Bierzo
GPS coordinates: 42.60581,-6.80877
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:52
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