The Church Of San Agustin Photo: The Church Of San Agustin

In Plaza de San agustín is located in Cordoba old Church of St. Augustine. The construction of this building, designed in the Gothic style, was begun in 1328, and was completed seven years later, in 1335.

The current appearance of the Church is different from what it was after the completion of construction. The original Church building looked tighter and more restrained, but in the first third of the 17th century in the Church of the restoration work was carried out because the building had fallen into disrepair, and its appearance was slightly altered.

The facade is decorated with lovely high bell tower, built in the 16th century and decorated with pilasters, balustrades and other decorative elements.

The interior of the Church of San agustín is a stunning. High arches and walls decorated with unique frescoes, gilded ornaments, delicate items and paintings devoted to biblical themes. Meet the majestic interior and altars, artfully designed unsurpassed masters, and also richly decorated.

During the invasion of the French in the early 19th century the Church of San Agustin was inflicted significant damage. After that, the Church tried several times to recover. In the period between 1981 and 1984, carried out the restoration sections of the roof and walls of the transept on the South side. In 2003, restored the North and South facades, library, altars. Restoration work carried out since 2006, was returned to its former grandeur and bright colors interior of the Church. October 9, 2009 the doors of the Church was reopened to the parishioners.

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