Santa María Church

Yermo, Spain

Santa María Church was built in the 10th century. It is a fine example of Romanesque style in northern Spain.

Religious sites in Spain

Address

Calle el Lugar 19, Yermo, Spain

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Details

Founded: 10th century AD
Category: Religious sites in Spain

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

valentin VS (2 years ago)
At the top of the village of Yermo we find this Romanesque jewel (later belfry). It is famous for its corbels

Elena De Miguel (2 years ago)
Romanesque church that is close to Cartes and Riocorvo, everything is worth a visit. It is famous for the theme of some of its corbels.

Antonio Vera (2 years ago)
Bells Romanesque Church with a good collection of corbels of different themes, music, erotic... To highlight the portico with the fight of a knight with a beast or dragon that has its replica inside.

Rafel Frances (2 years ago)
Bes

Lucía JG (3 years ago)
Beautiful Romanesque church, it had a sign on the door with the hours of guided tours (I understand that the church is also open hours) was from 10-2 and I think from 7-9 pm, a pity not having taken a photo to share

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