Church of Sant Llorenç, Lleida facts for kids
Sant Llorenç (which means Saint Lawrence) is a beautiful old church in Lleida, a city in Catalonia, Spain. It was first built in the late 1100s in the Romanesque style. Later, in the 1400s, some parts were added in the Gothic style.
The church was designed by Pere de Coma. He was also the main builder for La Seu Vella, which was the old cathedral in Lleida. Sant Llorenç has a main hall (called a nave) and two side halls (called aisles). All these parts are the same height. It also has three rounded ends called apses. The main hall is Romanesque, but the side halls and the tall, eight-sided bell tower are Gothic. In 2002, some parts of the church were fixed up.
Amazing Art Inside
Inside Sant Llorenç, you can see four very impressive altarpieces. An altarpiece is a large piece of art, often painted or carved, that stands behind the altar in a church. These altarpieces show Saint Lawrence, Saint Ursula, Saint Peter, and Saint Lucy. The one for Saint Ursula is thought to be made by Jaume Cascalls.
If you look at one of the two entrances, on Plaça de Sant Josep, you can spot the family symbol of Berenguer de Gallart. The church has been an important religious center for Lleida twice in its history.
Other artworks inside include a Gothic painting of Santa Maria de la Candelera by Mateu Ferrer. There is also a special statue called the Mare de Déu dels Fillols. This statue was originally in the Seu Vella, the old cathedral.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Lorenzo (Lérida) para niños
