Santo Sepulcro Church, Estella, Spain

Santo Sepulcro Church has one nave and semicircular apse. The church construction reflects the transition from Romanesque to Gothic art.It has a noteworthy Gothic facade.

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Barthelemy “Bartholome” (5 years ago)
A good Place to think and have a good rest

Julien DeSchutter (5 years ago)
Top along the Camino

Hristo Ivanov (5 years ago)
ok

Wilson Roberto Simoes (5 years ago)
Amazing, gorgeous, beautifull scenery.

Vincent Oliver (6 years ago)
From the first structure in the early 13th century and destruction in 1821, the Gothic structure was built around 1340. The exterior looks really ancient and there was no sign activity or access on a Sunday afternoon.

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