Reg.Nr. 99/SP/08

Restoration of San Christobal Church, Salamanca

Between the years 1985 - 1994 the works of restoration of San Cristobal church were executed in three stages with greater public finance.The origin of the church goes back to 1145. It is one of the fews Romanesque buildings of Salamanca. When the restoration was going to start, ...
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Project details

Title:Restoration of San Christobal Church, Salamanca
Entr. year: 1999
Result:Diploma
Country: Spain
Town: Salamanca
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Church
Actual use:Church, venue for cultural events
Built: 12th century
Architect / Proj.leader: José Carlos Marcos Berrocal - Ángel Leon - Pablo Núñez, Architects (Salamanca - ES)
The Jury's citation: For the careful reconstruction of an ancient Romanesque church, emphasising the Romanesque origins while attending to the several transformations suffered through the centuries.
GPS:40°57'50.5" N; 5°39'34.2" W
Web, Links:

premios.hispanianostra.org/portfolio/restauracion-de-la-iglesia-romanica-de-san-cristobal/

Description:
Between the years 1985 - 1994 the works of restoration of San Cristobal church were executed in three stages with greater public finance.The origin of the church goes back to 1145. It is one of the fews Romanesque buildings of Salamanca. When the restoration was going to start, the church was almost in ruins. Nowadays, after a slow and arduous process, the temple has been made completely into its original religious use, but it is also ready for ltttle cultural events.