Capilla de San Bartolomé
Capilla de San Bartolomé, Medieval chapel in Córdoba, Spain
Description
Capilla de San Bartolomé is a small house of prayer built in Mudéjar style with a rectangular floor plan and an elevated presbytery at one end. The interior features detailed wall decorations in plaster and tile, while the floor is composed of multiple materials including clay tiles and specialized decorative pieces.
History
This house of worship was built between 1399 and 1410 and initially served as a parish church for the local community. Early in the 1600s it ceased this religious function and became part of the local heritage.
Culture
The chapel takes its name from Saint Bartholomew and displays walls adorned with intricate patterns combining geometric and plant motifs. These decorations reflect the Mudéjar style, which blends Moorish and Christian artistic traditions in a way visitors can still appreciate today.
Practical
You can reach the chapel by walking through an internal courtyard accessed from Averroes Street or by passing through the Faculty of Philosophy and Arts building. Take your time to walk around slowly and examine the decorative details on the walls and floors at your own pace.
Did you know?
The chapel floor combines three different materials all dating back to the original construction period, showing how craftspeople used varied techniques. The specialized olambrilla tiles are particularly noteworthy as they represent a distinctive feature of Andalusian buildings from this era.
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