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Church of San Lorenzo
A parish church in the San Lorenzo district, founded in the 13th century, although its oldest remains date from the 14th. Its appearance mixes Gothic and Mudéjar elements: the tower-façade keeps its Mudéjar structure and received its belfry in 1757, while the two side doorways are Baroque, from around 1625, to a design by Diego López Bueno. The interior has five naves, the result of later extensions to the three original ones. The high altarpiece was commissioned in 1632 from Juan Martínez Montañés, who abandoned the work after a dispute; Felipe de Ribas continued it from 1645, and his brother Francisco Dionisio made the crucifix, Saint Lawrence and the angels around 1652. There is also a Gothic alabaster carving of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, from the 14th century, an altarpiece by Francisco Pacheco in the Chapel of the Conception and the Baroque choir stalls by Juan Leonardo. It is the seat of the brotherhoods of La Soledad and El Dulce Nombre.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Church of San Lorenzo: 4 missions
- Take in the high altarpiece by Montañés and RibasInside, stop in front of the high altarpiece and pick out the crucifix and the figure of Saint Lawrence, carved around 1652.
- Look at the Mudéjar tower-façadeFrom the square, find the tower-façade and tell the Mudéjar structure apart from the belfry added in 1757.
- Find the Baroque side doorwaysWalk around the outside of the church and find one of the two Baroque doorways from around 1625 designed by Diego López Bueno.
- Find the alabaster Our Lady of Mount CarmelLook for the Gothic alabaster carving of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, from the 14th century.
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Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Church of San Lorenzo?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.