San Gil Abad (Zaragoza) facts for kids
The Church of San Gil Abad is a beautiful old church located in Zaragoza, Spain. It is a famous landmark in the city, known for its interesting history and unique mix of building styles.
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History of San Gil Abad
The story of San Gil Abad Church began a long time ago. After the city of Zaragoza was taken back from Islamic rule, a church was first built here. This first church was made in the Romanesque style and stood on an old Roman road.
Around the mid-1300s, this first church was replaced. A new church was built in the special Mudéjar style. This style mixes Christian and Islamic art and building ideas. Later, in the 1700s, the church was updated again. It was given a new look in the fancy Baroque style.
Architecture and Design
The Church of San Gil Abad has a simple layout inside. It has one main long room, called a nave. At one end, there are two rounded sections called apses. Along the sides, there are small chapels built into the strong outer walls, known as buttresses.
The Church Tower
The church has a tall, square tower. It is made of brick, just like the rest of the church building. The main entrance, where people walk in, was added in 1640.
Inside the Church
The inside of the church looks mostly Baroque. This style was added during big renovations between 1719 and 1725. During this time, they even changed which way the church faced! The main altar, built in 1628, is dedicated to Saint Gil Abad.
The Sacristy
The sacristy is a special room where priests get ready for services. It was built between 1776 and 1779. The ceiling of the sacristy has a beautiful painting, called a fresco, by an artist named Ramón Bayeu. The walls also have seven paintings on canvas by Manuel Bayeu.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Gil Abad (Zaragoza) para niños
