San Juan de Rabanera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids San Juan de Rabanera |
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| Location | Soria, Spain |
| Official name: Iglesia de San Juan de Rabanera | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1929 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0000337 |
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The San Juan de Rabanera is a beautiful old church in Soria, Spain. It was built in a style called Romanesque. This means it has thick walls, round arches, and often looks very solid. It's a Roman Catholic church and was recognized as an important cultural site in 1929.
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Discovering San Juan de Rabanera
This church is a special place in Soria, Spain. It's known for its amazing old architecture. People visit it to see its unique design and learn about its history.
Building Through Time
Work on the San Juan de Rabanera church started a very long time ago, in the 12th century. That's over 800 years ago! Over the years, the church has been updated and changed. For example, some extra chapels were added later on.
The Main Entrance
One of the most interesting parts is the main entrance, or portal. It has lots of detailed carvings. This portal actually came from another old church called San Nicolás, which was taken down. The portal was moved to San Juan de Rabanera in 1908.
The Back of the Church
The back part of the church, called the apse, is also special. It has flat, striped pillars. One of these pillars is right in the middle, making the apse look balanced. It separates two windows that have rounded arches. Usually, churches might only have one window here, so this design is quite unique.
A Look Inside
When you go inside the church, you'll notice some parts that look like Gothic style. Gothic buildings often have tall, pointed arches. However, the rounded apse still shows its original Romanesque style with its window frames. It's a cool mix of different time periods!
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The apse, or back part of the church.
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Decorated windows that don't open.
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The main entrance, or portal.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Juan de Rabanera para niños
