Visigothic Architecture

Santa María de Quintanilla de las Viñas (aka Santa María de Lara) was probably erected at the end of the 7th to the beginning of the 8th century, but the dating is disputed. At least the start of construction is dated to the time before the Islamic conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, as a result of which the Christian population fled to the mountainous regions of the north. In the course of the reconquest, the areas north of the Duero were repopulated by Christians in the second half of the 9th century. In 822 a monastery in Quintanilla is mentioned, which had continued to exist under Arab rule. In 912, the monastery and the church are mentioned in a deed of donation. In 1038, the church was transferred to the nearby monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza. It subsequently fell into disrepair and parts of the nave were demolished. It was not until the 1920s that the building was rediscovered by the local priest and finally researched.

Santa María de Quintanilla de las Viñas (aka Santa María de Lara) was probably erected at the end of the 7th to the beginning of the 8th century, but the dating is disputed. At least the start of construction is dated to the time before the Islamic conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, as a result of which the Christian population fled to the mountainous regions of the north. In the course of the reconquest, the areas north of the Duero were repopulated by Christians in the second half of the 9th century. In 822 a monastery in Quintanilla is mentioned, which had continued to exist under Arab rule. In 912, the monastery and the church are mentioned in a deed of donation. In 1038, the church was transferred to the nearby monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza. It subsequently fell into disrepair and parts of the nave were demolished. It was not until the 1920s that the building was rediscovered by the local priest and finally researched. The remaining original outer walls are covered with artistic friezes (and graffiti)

Santa María de Quintanilla de las Viñas (aka Santa María de Lara) was probably erected at the end of the 7th to the beginning of the 8th century, but the dating is disputed. At least the start of construction is dated to the time before the Islamic conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, as a result of which the Christian population fled to the mountainous regions of the north. In the course of the reconquest, the areas north of the Duero were repopulated by Christians in the second half of the 9th century. In 822 a monastery in Quintanilla is mentioned, which had continued to exist under Arab rule. In 912, the monastery and the church are mentioned in a deed of donation. In 1038, the church was transferred to the nearby monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza. It subsequently fell into disrepair and parts of the nave were demolished. It was not until the 1920s that the building was rediscovered by the local priest and finally researched. The remaining original outer walls are covered with artistic friezes (and graffiti)

Santa María de Quintanilla de las Viñas (aka Santa María de Lara) was probably erected at the end of the 7th to the beginning of the 8th century, but the dating is disputed. At least the start of construction is dated to the time before the Islamic conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, as a result of which the Christian population fled to the mountainous regions of the north. In the course of the reconquest, the areas north of the Duero were repopulated by Christians in the second half of the 9th century. In 822 a monastery in Quintanilla is mentioned, which had continued to exist under Arab rule. In 912, the monastery and the church are mentioned in a deed of donation. In 1038, the church was transferred to the nearby monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza. It subsequently fell into disrepair and parts of the nave were demolished. It was not until the 1920s that the building was rediscovered by the local priest and finally researched. The arch inside

Santa María de Quintanilla de las Viñas (aka Santa María de Lara) was probably erected at the end of the 7th to the beginning of the 8th century, but the dating is disputed. At least the start of construction is dated to the time before the Islamic conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, as a result of which the Christian population fled to the mountainous regions of the north. In the course of the reconquest, the areas north of the Duero were repopulated by Christians in the second half of the 9th century. In 822 a monastery in Quintanilla is mentioned, which had continued to exist under Arab rule. In 912, the monastery and the church are mentioned in a deed of donation. In 1038, the church was transferred to the nearby monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza. It subsequently fell into disrepair and parts of the nave were demolished. It was not until the 1920s that the building was rediscovered by the local priest and finally researched. There are two models on the viosigothic carving. The one on the left shows the church as it might have been a thousand years ago, while the model on the right shows its current state.

Santa María de Quintanilla de las Viñas (aka Santa María de Lara) was probably erected at the end of the 7th to the beginning of the 8th century, but the dating is disputed. At least the start of construction is dated to the time before the Islamic conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, as a result of which the Christian population fled to the mountainous regions of the north. In the course of the reconquest, the areas north of the Duero were repopulated by Christians in the second half of the 9th century. In 822 a monastery in Quintanilla is mentioned, which had continued to exist under Arab rule. In 912, the monastery and the church are mentioned in a deed of donation. In 1038, the church was transferred to the nearby monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza. It subsequently fell into disrepair and parts of the nave were demolished. It was not until the 1920s that the building was rediscovered by the local priest and finally researched. LUNA

The construction of the Visigothic church of San Pedro de la Nave dates back to the end of the 7th and beginning of the 8th century. It may have been built between 680 and 711, in the years before the Muslim conquest. It was originally located on the banks of the Esla River, but when the Ricobayo reservoir was built, it was submerged in its waters, so it was decided to move it stone by stone to its current location. This work was carried out between 1930 and 1932. This little church is known for its extraordinary Visigothic capitals, but unfortunately, it was locked.

The construction of the Visigothic church of San Pedro de la Nave dates back to the end of the 7th and beginning of the 8th century. It may have been built between 680 and 711, in the years before the Muslim conquest. It was originally located on the banks of the Esla River, but when the Ricobayo reservoir was built, it was submerged in its waters, so it was decided to move it stone by stone to its current location. This work was carried out between 1930 and 1932. This little church is known for its extraordinary Visigothic capitals, but unfortunately, it was locked. I did only find the carvings near the door.

The construction of the Visigothic church of San Pedro de la Nave dates back to the end of the 7th and beginning of the 8th century. It may have been built between 680 and 711, in the years before the Muslim conquest. It was originally located on the banks of the Esla River, but when the Ricobayo reservoir was built, it was submerged in its waters, so it was decided to move it stone by stone to its current location. This work was carried out between 1930 and 1932. This little church is known for its extraordinary Visigothic capitals, but unfortunately, it was locked. The soft stones from which the church was built are dotted with graffiti. People must have had the time to carve them in.