It is rare to find an ancient church without Romanesque style.

Spain Westward Journey ~ León (Region) The famous Basilica of Our Lady of Pilgrimage is another monument of the capital of Sahagún, although it is not strictly speaking Romanesque. Located on a moderately high hill to the south of town, it is the church of the Franciscan monastery, founded in 1256 as a pilgrim hospital for travelers crossing the French road in search of Santiago de Compostela. The building is large and plain, built of brick, with a nave composed of six sections divided by diaphragm arches supporting a wooden roof. The chancel is arched with a brick ribbed vault. The basilica is also noteworthy for its famous sculpture of the Virgin, which is now guarded by the Benedictine nuns in their own museum. #2024TravelReview #SpainTravel #Castile-León