Church of San Juan Bautista, a photo from Avila, Castilla y Leon

Photographer's Note

The church of San Juan Bautista is of Romanesque origin and was completely refurbished in Gothic style with unquestionable Renaissance influences at the beginning of the 16th century.

The north front has an outstanding brick tower that was raised at the end of the 17th century. The main front follows the usual late-Gothic style and is separated by archivolts decorated with spheres and flowers, which are very typical in Бvila. The large central nave is covered with a star-shaped groined vault; there are chapels built in later styles on each side with details that correspond to the Herrerian style of architecture.

Its importance during the Middle Ages can be seen in the fact that the leading lineages of Бvila preferred this parish church and in the fact that the atrium, which faced what is today the Mercado Chico, was used as the meeting place for the town's council. On 4 April 1515, Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada was baptised in the Gothic font (15th century) of the church, which can still be seen today.

(Source: Avila Tourism website)

Picture taken through glass, no direct access allowed.

Fis2, pajaran, ChrisJ, papagolf21, pierrefonds, jhm, dale54, Cricri, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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emka (158156) 2019-05-13 23:52

Hello Stephen, I do not remember if I was in this church. Maybe not and you write that it was closed. Interesting Romanesque architecture with the later additions. I like the simple stone walls. Interesting organ on the left side.

Kind regards MAlgo

Fis2 (170747) 2019-05-14 0:15

Witaj Stephen!
Beautiful interior, main nave makes impression.
Good framing, perspective and composition.
Excellent colors and light.
I love it.
Good morning.

pajaran (115891) 2019-05-14 0:30

Dobar dan.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepo pokazano, dobra perspektiva i kontrast, lepe boje.
Lep enterijer i detalji. Lepa unutrasnjost Crkve.
Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good day.
Nice view, interesting and good text ...
Beautifully shown, good perspective and contrast, nice colors.
Nice interior and details. The beautiful interior of the Church.
I wish you a beautiful and successful day, all the best.

lousat (139266) 2019-05-14 0:35

Hi Steph,truly a beautiful interior,i like a lot the decentralized prospect,and the quality is very high despite the difficult light,unique example of this architechture style! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Silvio1953 (221593) 2019-05-14 1:00

Ciao Stephen, great view of fantastic church, excellent exposure, good perspective, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ChrisJ (171822) 2019-05-14 1:35

Hello Stephen

A superb interior shot of this solid looking church with its thick stone walls. Good sharpness and the purple carpet adds lead in lines and perspective towards the Altar. Tfs!

papagolf21 (152607) 2019-05-14 2:22

Bonjour, cher Stephen,
Superbe mise en image de cet intйrieur religieux;
La qualitй gйnйrale est magnifique et tous les dйtails ressortent merveilleusement.
Fйlicitations pour cette prйsentation trиs rйussie.
Amitiйs.
Philippe

pierrefonds (114448) 2019-05-14 4:54

Hi Stephen,

The length of the nave is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the architecture of the interior of the church of San Juan Bautista. The surrounding light is enhancing the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Sergiom (117241) 2019-05-14 6:25

Bonjour Stephen,

Trиs belle йglise toute simple avec de beaux bancs communautaires qui ressemblent а ceux que nous avons au pays.Les murs de pierres sont de toute beautй dans leur simplicitй.

Amicalement

Serge

BennyV (34748) 2019-05-14 10:20

Hello Stephen

The interior doesn't seem to be that special, but I really like how you framed the scene with the red carpet making a great diagonal into the middle of the frame. Good pov!

Benny

jhm (211736) 2019-05-14 10:32

Hello Stephen,

You show us the interior of the church of San Juan Bautista on a wonderful way, of Romanesque origin and was completely refurbished in Gothic .
Quality of colours and sharpness is beautiful
Lovely depth and perspective.
Very well composition good presentation too.
Excellent done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

dale54 (17768) 2019-05-14 13:40

well stephen hello and good evening to you..superb church interior shot..plus very interesting to look at! tfs dale

rychem (72187) 2019-05-14 15:56

A very good photo of the church interior, great sharpness and details, elegant composition

regards Ryszard

Tue (92360) 2019-05-14 22:40

Hello Stephen,
A very good photo of the interior of this church, whose Romanesque style I find very appealing. You chose a good viewpoint and the lighting was pleasant.
Lars

abmdsudi (95869) 2019-05-14 23:28

Hi Stephen
Exquisite capture of the interior church where your vertical and converging lines works a treat here. There's a great depth and perspective with soothing tones, rich details and excellent contrast. A fine effort and your quality work as always, Congrats
Best regards

Nicou (193806) 2019-05-15 0:18

Hello

Fantastique intйrieur d'йglise et vue ce bois des banc ce gris clair de la pierre quelle vue et compo superbe image-$,
Bravo et amitiй
Nicou

Cricri (176) 2019-05-15 1:45

Hello Stephen
Bon choix du POV, dйtails , perspective, bonne prise de la lumiиre intйrieur
Amitiйs
cricri

carlo62 (81265) 2019-05-16 14:37

Ciao Stephen
la chiesa и antica e la cosa che colpisce subito la mia attenzione sono le panche, mi sembrano molto recenti.
Ovviamente и giusto che vengano rinnovate, ma nella scenografia generale avrei preferito vedere delle panche antiche.
Ottima foto, eccellente esposizione.
Saluti
Carlo

jmdias (115156) 2019-05-21 9:55

stephen

I liked a lot the austere aspect of the nave with these more rich adornments contrasting with the shapes of architecture. beautiful interior and photo.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (68503) 2019-05-31 19:59

Hello Stephen,
It's a fine interior shot. The red carpet and the wooden oews & floor balance the grey walls.
Regards,
MT