Castile Canal - Venta de Baños
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Venta de Baños is one of the villages found along the Canal de Castilla. Next to this village in Baños de Cerrato is the Iglesia de San Juan de Baños. Also known as the Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, this church is one of the most beautiful Spanish-Visigothic basilicas in Spain.
According to legend, the church which dates from 661 was constructed by order of Recesvinto who, on passing through Spain, drank water from the fountain situated next to the church. The water he drank from the ancient baths is said to contain properties which are good for the health. As a result Recesvinto was relieved of all ills and showed his gratitude by rebuilding the fountain and constructing the church. The east end of the church is made up of 3 barrel-vaulted apses. The 4 pillars supporting the arches which separate the naves are a striking feature of the church. These horseshoe arches are similar to the portico and the triumphal arch.
What to see?
Church of San Juan Bautista or de San Juan de BañosMore informationThe basilica is the most important and representative manifestation of Spanish Visigothic art. It dates from 661 and it was founded by Recesvint, using the previous Roman remains.The walls are built with...
The Festival of Saint John the BaptistMore informationThese celebrations are of a very religious character, and consist of a Mozarabic mass presided by the bishop of Palencia. For the occasion all the texts and music of the Hispanic-Visigoth-Mozarab rites...
- Classification of Festivities
- Castilla y León Tourist Interest
- Date
- Domingo siguiente al 24 de junio
- Town
- Baños de Cerrato
Fountain of San JuanMore informationThe current fountain, very reformed, is of Visigoth origin being renovated to be used in to the second half of the VII century probably. It becomes thus in one of the few hydraulic and civil works of Spanish...
Venta de Baños Railway MuseumMore informationThis museum exposes the close relationship between the town of Venta de Baños and the railway, as well as a journey through the railway history of Spain since the 19th century. XIX to the present. The...
