Logroño - San Bartolomé

San Bartolomé is the oldest church of Logroño. The construction dates back to the 12th century. Though it got altered largely in the 16th century, the Romanesque structure is still visible.

During the time of "La Desamortización", when mid 19th century many monastic properties got sold, the church was used as a warehouse and workshop. It was even discussed to demolish the building.

The porch was created in the 13th century.

Below the large vignettes themed about Saint Bartholomew's life and death are small, very nice scenes. Here is one of two strange and weathered mermaids.

The tail of the mermaid got lost (maybe there were two tails). She wears a nice girdle and may be hunting. She just caught the second fish with her right hand. Her facial expression is either shows high concentration - or unhappiness.