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| religious_affiliation = [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] |
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| municipality = [[León, Spain|León]] |
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| province = [[León Province|León]] |
| province = [[León Province|León ]] |
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| region = [[Castile and León]] |
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| state = [[Spain]] |
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| architect = Francisco de Rivas}} |
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The church of San Francisco is a Catholic temple in the city of [[León, Spain]] located on Corredera Street and in front of the San Francisco Garden. It is one of the main churches of the city and is associated with the convent of the [[Capuchines]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Built outside the walled city, in its southern part, the first church of San Francisco was built in the 13th century |
Built outside the walled city, in its southern part, the first church of San Francisco was built in the 13th century".<ref>{{cite book | title=León Volumen 12 de Guías artísticas de España | first=Mariano | last=Dominguez Berrueta | publisher=Ariel | year=1953 | issn= 0533-4837 }}</ref> In 1763 during the reign of [[Charles III of Spain|Charles III ]] begins the construction of the current temple, larger than the previous one and with classicist forms. Under the direction of Francisco de Rivas<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leon.es/Visit/Monuments_of_the_City/All_the_Monuments/Iglesia_de_los_Padres_Capuchinos_2|title= Brief history of the Church of San Francisco in English}}</ref> temple finished its construction in 1791 already under the reign of [[Charles IV of Spain|Charles IV]]. |
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In 1880, the [[Third Order of Saint Francis]] bought the church and convent after 44 years without religious use, beginning the restoration of the temple.<ref |
In 1880, the [[Third Order of Saint Francis]] bought the church and convent after 44 years without religious use, beginning the restoration of the temple.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sanfranciscoleon.com/iglesia/historia-de-la-iglesia-de-san-francisco-de-asis/6/|title= History of the Church of San Francisco}}</ref> In this period the main altar is placed, one of the jewels of the church. The current altarpiece of the church of San Francisco was the altarpiece of the main altar of the [[Cathedral of León]] made in 1733 and that for almost a century and a half presided over the Leon cathedral. |
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[[File:Interior de la iglesia de San Francisco.png|thumb|Interior of the Church of San Francisco]] |
[[File:Interior de la iglesia de San Francisco.png|thumb|Interior of the Church of San Francisco]] |
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At the end of the 19th century during the restoration of the cathedral by [[Juan de Madrazo]] the altarpiece was dismantled to seek to return to the temple more Gothic forms. The Capuchin community decided at that time to buy the baroque altarpiece and install it in the church of San Francisco. In 1882, the works of restoration of the church finished. In the 20th century, several restorations stand out in 1964 and 1996. |
At the end of the 19th century during the restoration of the cathedral by [[Juan de Madrazo]] the altarpiece was dismantled to seek to return to the temple more Gothic forms. The Capuchin community decided at that time to buy the baroque altarpiece and install it in the church of San Francisco. In 1882, the works of restoration of the church finished. In the 20th century, several restorations stand out in 1964 and 1996. |
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== Architecture == |
== Architecture == |
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Like many churches of this period, it follows the models established in the [[Church of the Gesù]] of Rome, which was the great model of all Baroque churches.<ref>{{cite book | title= Arte e Iglesia: veinte siglos de arquitectura y pintura cristiana| first=Juan | last= Plazaola | publisher=Nerea | year=2001 | isbn= 9788489569577 }}</ref> With it shares the presence of a single nave with side chapels connected through arches, [[transept]] |
Like many churches of this period, it follows the models established in the [[Church of the Gesù]] of Rome, which was the great model of all Baroque churches.<ref>{{cite book | title= Arte e Iglesia: veinte siglos de arquitectura y pintura cristiana| first=Juan | last= Plazaola | publisher=Nerea | year=2001 | isbn= 9788489569577 }}</ref> With it shares the presence of a single nave with side chapels connected through arches, [[transept | transepts]] very reduced, the absence of towers and the presence of a dome in the cruise. |
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The church is attached to the convent of the Capuchin order, which highlights its cloister<ref |
The church is attached to the convent of the Capuchin order, which highlights its cloister<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.diariodeleon.es/noticias/cultura/san-francisco-sin-puertas-campo_1282908.html|title= Article about de Cloister of San Francisco}}</ref> and the San Francisco theater. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== External |
== External Links == |
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* http://www.sanfranciscoleon.com |
* http://www.sanfranciscoleon.com/ |
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* http://www.leon.es/Visitar/Monumentos_de_la_Ciudad/Todos_los_Monumentos/Iglesia_de_los_Padres_Capuchinos_1 |
* http://www.leon.es/Visitar/Monumentos_de_la_Ciudad/Todos_los_Monumentos/Iglesia_de_los_Padres_Capuchinos_1 |
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Revision as of 15:31, 20 January 2021
| Saint Francis Church | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Province | León |
| Region | Castile and León |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Municipality | León |
| State | Spain |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Francisco de Rivas |
| Groundbreaking | 1763 |
| Completed | 1791 |
The church of San Francisco is a Catholic temple in the city of León, Spain located on Corredera Street and in front of the San Francisco Garden. It is one of the main churches of the city and is associated with the convent of the Capuchines.
History
Built outside the walled city, in its southern part, the first church of San Francisco was built in the 13th century".[1] In 1763 during the reign of Charles III begins the construction of the current temple, larger than the previous one and with classicist forms. Under the direction of Francisco de Rivas[2] temple finished its construction in 1791 already under the reign of Charles IV.
In 1880, the Third Order of Saint Francis bought the church and convent after 44 years without religious use, beginning the restoration of the temple.[3] In this period the main altar is placed, one of the jewels of the church. The current altarpiece of the church of San Francisco was the altarpiece of the main altar of the Cathedral of León made in 1733 and that for almost a century and a half presided over the Leon cathedral.
At the end of the 19th century during the restoration of the cathedral by Juan de Madrazo the altarpiece was dismantled to seek to return to the temple more Gothic forms. The Capuchin community decided at that time to buy the baroque altarpiece and install it in the church of San Francisco. In 1882, the works of restoration of the church finished. In the 20th century, several restorations stand out in 1964 and 1996.
Architecture
Like many churches of this period, it follows the models established in the Church of the Gesù of Rome, which was the great model of all Baroque churches.[4] With it shares the presence of a single nave with side chapels connected through arches, transepts very reduced, the absence of towers and the presence of a dome in the cruise.
The church is attached to the convent of the Capuchin order, which highlights its cloister[5] and the San Francisco theater.
References
- ^ Dominguez Berrueta, Mariano (1953). León Volumen 12 de Guías artísticas de España. Ariel. ISSN 0533-4837.
- ^ "Brief history of the Church of San Francisco in English".
- ^ "History of the Church of San Francisco".
- ^ Plazaola, Juan (2001). Arte e Iglesia: veinte siglos de arquitectura y pintura cristiana. Nerea. ISBN 9788489569577.
- ^ "Article about de Cloister of San Francisco".
External Links
- http://www.sanfranciscoleon.com/
- http://www.leon.es/Visitar/Monumentos_de_la_Ciudad/Todos_los_Monumentos/Iglesia_de_los_Padres_Capuchinos_1