UNESCO WHS - Torre e iglesia de San Pedro Postcard
UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in Spain Mudejar Architecture of Aragon / Arquitectura mudéjar de Aragón The development in the 12th century of Mudejar art in Aragon resulted from the particular political, social and cultural conditions that prevailed in Spain after the Reconquista. This art, influenced by islamic tradition, also reflects various contemporary European styles, particularly the Gothic. Present until the early 17th century, it is characterized by an extremely refined and inventive use of brick and glazed tiles in architecture, especially in the belfries. San Pedro Church is a 14th-century church with a bell tower of the 13th century. The brick bell tower is incrusted with glazed ceramic tiles. The church and tower are examples of Aragonese Romanesque and Mudéjar architecture. Name: Mudejar Architecture of Aragon Site: Tower and church of San Pedro / Torre e iglesia de San Pedro Country: Spain Location: Teruel, Aragon Inscription: 1986 Category: Cultural (iv) Unesco Ref: 378-002 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.
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