The basilica is the most important and representative manifestation of Spanish Visigothic art. It dates from 661 and it was founded by Recesvint, using the previous Roman remains.

The walls are built with large stone blocks without mortar. Four columns support the arches separating the naves. The sculpted decoration is relatively classic, traditional and austere, it includes eight Corinthian capitals. Above the main arch is a tombstone with the consecrating inscription of the king Recesvint.

Historical Data

Architecture:
Religious architecture
Construction:
Church
Predominant styles:
Hispanic-Visigoth, Romanesque, Gothic
Historical Period:
Visigoth, Middle Ages

Address

Ermita, 13. Baños de Cerrato (Venta de Baños). 34200 Palencia.

More information

Ayuntamiento of Venta de Baños

Address:

Municipality of Venta de Baños. Palencia.

Teléfono: 979 770 813

Email: secretaria@ventadebanos.es

Página Web: http://ventadebanos.es

Oficina de Turismo Regional of Palencia

Address:

C/ Mayor, 31. Palencia. 34001 Palencia.

Teléfono: 979 706 523

Fax: 979 706 525

Email: oficinadeturismodepalencia@jcyl.es

Opening hours

  • Summer April, 1 – September, 30):
    • Tuesday to sunday: 10:30 – 14:00 and 16:50 – 20:00
    • Closed: monday
  • Winter October, 1 – March, 31):
    • Tuesday to sunday: 11:00 – 14:00 and 16:00 – 18:00
    • Closed: monday

Tickets

  • General: 2 €
  • Groups: 1.5 €
(Free Wednesday.)

Remarks: Days 8,9 feb. closed. By appointment Tel: 628 72 08 85. During the celebrations of liturgies can not be visited. Free entrance Wednesdays. Groups are considered more than 10 people. CHRISTMAS: Closed 24, 25 and 31 Dec. Jan 1 and 6

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