Santo Sepulcro Church

Estella, Spain

Santo Sepulcro Church has one nave and semicircular apse. The church construction reflects the transition from Romanesque to Gothic art.It has a noteworthy Gothic facade.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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www.spainisculture.com

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Jackie Lyons (11 months ago)
It's such a pretty church. To look at with all the craving.
Keith Fitton (2 years ago)
From the outside, as it was very sadly locked to pilgrims, it is an amazingly beautiful building. The portico is tremendous and we must salute the great Christain masons from centuries gone by who were so skilled and able to create such an amazing church. So sad we can't go inside though.
Stuart McCleane (2 years ago)
It's located on the pilgrim route into Estella just as you enter the city. It seems to be just a unused ruin now although it is well worth stopping to appreciate the highly skilled work that produced the intricate facade and doorway. Apparently Gothic 13th 14th century.
Barthelemy “Bartholome” (6 years ago)
A good Place to think and have a good rest
Julien DeSchutter (6 years ago)
Top along the Camino
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