Antiguo Convento de San Francisco

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Antiguo Convento de San Francisco, Renaissance church ruins in Baeza, Spain

The convent features a Latin cross layout with a central dome and barrel vault, along with stone reliefs depicting biblical scenes throughout its structure.

The Franciscan community initiated the construction of this church in 1538 to replace their previous deteriorated temple, with support from the noble Benavides family.

The building incorporates architectural elements from the Spanish Renaissance period, designed by renowned architect Andrés de Vandelvira during the 16th century.

The ruins stand at coordinates 37.994321, -3.469234 and received official protection status as a Cultural Heritage Site in 1931 for preservation purposes.

The convent's funeral chapel contains preserved stone reliefs on its left side showing the Adoration of the Kings and Shepherds in Renaissance style.

Location: Baeza

Architectural style: Spanish Renaissance

GPS coordinates: 37.99432,-3.46923

Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:37

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