San Pedro, Teruel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Peter's Church |
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Iglesia de San Pedro
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Apse of the church
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| Location | Teruel |
| Country | Spain |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Status | Church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Style | Aragonese Mudéjar Spanish Romanesque |
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| Archdiocese | Zaragoza |
| Diocese | Teruel and Albarracín |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Official name | Tower and church of San Pedro |
| Part of | Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iv) |
| Inscription | 1986 (10th Session) |
| Extensions | 2001, 2016 |
| Type: | Non-movable |
| Criteria: | Monument |
| Designated: | 3 June 1931 |
| Reference #: | RI-51-0000926 |
St. Peter's Church (called Iglesia de San Pedro in Spanish) is a very old church in Teruel, a city in northeastern Spain. It was built a long time ago, in the 14th century. Its tall bell tower is even older, from the 13th century! This church is a special place to visit in the Aragon region.
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Amazing Architecture
St. Peter's Church and its tower are great examples of two cool building styles. These are Aragonese Mudéjar and Romanesque architecture.
What is Mudéjar Style?
Mudéjar is a unique Spanish art and building style. It mixes Christian and Islamic ideas. It was created by Muslim craftspeople who stayed in Spain after Christian kingdoms took over. They used materials like brick and glazed tiles.
Romanesque Features
Romanesque architecture was popular in Europe before the Gothic style. It often features thick walls, round arches, and strong, simple shapes.
The Bell Tower
The church's bell tower is made of brick. It has beautiful shiny ceramic tiles decorating it. Imagine how it must sparkle in the sun!
Church Design
The outside of the church also has pretty tiles. It has a rounded back part called an apse. This apse is made even stronger with tower-like structures. Inside, the church has one main open space, called a nave. The ceiling is shaped with pointed arches, known as an ogive vault. There are also smaller chapels along the sides.
A World Heritage Site
St. Peter's Church and its tower are very important. They are part of the Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon World Heritage Site. This means they are recognized by UNESCO as special places that belong to everyone in the world. They are also considered important landmarks in the Province of Teruel.
Gallery
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Bell tower
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Inside the church
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The ceiling
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The cloister
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Pedro (Teruel) para niños
- Catholic Church in Spain
- Tombs of the Lovers of Teruel
