Basílica de San Isidoro de León - León - España - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Se erigió sobre los cimientos de una iglesia anterior dedicada a San Juan Bautista que fue derruida en el 988 por Almanzor. Alfonso V la reconstruyó y Fernando I reedificó un nuevo templo al que trasladaron las reliquias de San Isidoro y San Vicente, lo que le otorgó relevancia. El templo era de estilo prerrománico asturiano y, posteriormente, se reconstruyó en estilo románico pleno, con tres naves y cabecera de tres ábsides. Cuando se convirtió al gótico uno de estos ábsides desapareció.

Construcción: Colegiata
Periodo artístico: Románico
Periodo histórico: Siglo XI, Siglo XII

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It was built on the foundations of an earlier church dedicated to Saint John the Baptist which was torn down in 988 by Al-Mansur. It was restored by Alfonso V; a new church was subsequently built by Ferdinand I and the relics of Saint Isidore and Saint Vincent were transferred there, making it particularly significant. The church was originally in the Asturian pre-Romanesque style and was later rebuilt in the full Romanesque style with three naves, and a sanctuary with three apses. One of these apses was removed when it was converted to the Gothic style.

Construction: Collegiate church
Artistic period: Romanesque
Historic period: 12th century, 11th century

Information taken from the Spanish tourism (visit link)

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1100 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic Street address of Church: Leon, España Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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