Sundial on the Church of Holy Sepulchre in Torres del Rio, Spain
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sassainfl
N 42° 33.083 W 002° 16.200
30T E 559932 N 4711257
Sundial in a corner of the octagonal church believed to have been built by the Knights Templar, copy of the church the built in Jerusalem during the Crusades by the same name.
Waymark Code: WM9RBN
Location: Comunidad Foral de Navarra, Spain
Date Posted: 09/23/2010
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With its octagonal shape, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a rare example of medieval art, in contrast to the horizontal and heavy appearance of Romanesque constructions. In this church everything leads to verticality. Inside, the stunning vaulted roof of intertwined ribs will remind you of Hispanic-Muslim art. This small temple has the only crucifix in which Jesus is wearing a jeweled crown instead of a crown of thorns. Many other Knights Templar trademarks can be seen throughout. The church dates from the 12th century but the date of the sundial isn't clear.
Sundial Type: Vertical - Wall mounted dial plate
Related Web Site: Not listed
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