Church of St John the Baptist

The stone structure features three naves covered with wooden framework, a transept, and three apses that define its early Visigothic architectural style.

On January 3, 661, Visigothic King Recceswinth consecrated this church, as documented by a marble inscription placed by Bishop Hydatius of Chaves.

The horseshoe arches resting on marble columns demonstrate the merging of Hispanic-Roman and Visigothic architectural traditions from the 7th century.

Visitors can explore the church from April to September between 10:00-14:00 and 16:50-20:00, and October to March between 11:00-14:00 and 16:00-18:00.

This religious structure stands as the first preserved Visigothic monument in the Palencia region and remains one of the oldest churches in Spain.

Location: Venta de Baños

Inception: 661

Architectural style: Visigothic architecture

Opening Hours: April 1-September 30: 10:00-14:00,16:50-20:00; October 1-March 30 11:00-14:00,16:00-18:00

GPS coordinates: 41.92083,-4.47236

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50