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Zarzuela church

Zarzuela church dates from the 13th century, although its apse is from 1724. Beneath its bell gable with two openings it retains a doorway transitional between Romanesque and Gothic: a plain, doubled pointed arch of voussoirs, with a diamond-point hood mould. Another doorway, classical in style, is sheltered by a mountain-style porch.

Front and tower of the church of Zarzuela
The church of Zarzuela, in 2018. Photo: «Zarzuela church d», B25es (2018) · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Zarzuela
  • Church
  • Romanesque
  • Zarzuela
  • Doorway

A 13th-century church with an apse of 1724

The church is the centre of Zarzuela. It dates from the 13th century, although the apse was rebuilt in 1724. The original masonry, predating the enlargement, is still visible in the lower part of the north wall.

Two doorways

At the west end, beneath the bell gable with its two bell openings and triangular top, stands the original doorway, transitional between Romanesque and Gothic: a doubled pointed arch of voussoirs with chamfered edges, and a diamond-point hood mould above plain jambs. The other doorway, classical in style, is sheltered beneath a mountain-style porch overlooking the river plain.

Plan your visit

Before you travel

Ask the town council or the parish when it is open.

Combine with

The PR-CU 24, a PR (short-distance trail), leaves the village towards El Tejar and the source of the River Mariana.

Outside of the church of Zarzuela
The church of Zarzuela. Photo: «Zarzuela church a», B25es (2018) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Stone apse of the church of Zarzuela
The apse of the church of Zarzuela. Photo: «Zarzuela church b», B25es (2018) · CC BY-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

What can be seen in the north wall?

The lower section of the original masonry, before the church was enlarged.

Where can the river plain be seen from?

From the doorway on the west façade.

Carry on from here

Lands and landscapes

From here, follow the memory of the land

These readings connect Zarzuela church with the stories, the work and the villages around it.

Where it is

Location of Zarzuela church Albalate de las NoguerasArcos de la SierraChillarón de CuencaArrancacepasBascuñana de San PedroBuenache de la SierraCañamaresCañaverasCastillejo-SierraCuencaFresneda de la SierraLa FronteraLas MajadasMarianaPortillaPoyatosTorralbaUñaVillaconejos de TrabaqueVillalba de la SierraVillar de Domingo GarcíaVillas de la VentosaZarzuelaFuentenava de JábagaSotorribas PNSC-S2: Los CallejonesPR-CU 104: Sendero de la dehesa de los OlmosPR-CU 22: Ruta de El Calahorrano y el cerro de la CuevaPR-CU 23: Ruta del Covacho y El CallejónPR-CU 24: Ruta del cerro Calera y Los VallejosPR-CU 26: Ruta de la fuente de la HerreríaPR-CU 27: Ruta del Pado de NavelíarPR-CU 28: Ruta de las Fuentecillas y Los CallejonesPR-CU 30: Ruta del Gollizno y Las CanterasPR-CU 33: Ruta de la Piedra YunquePR-CU 35: Sendero de Los CeñosPR-CU 41: Sendero de la fuente del GalloPR-CU 48: De la Alcarria a la Sierra Zarzuela
In colour, the municipality. The place does not yet have a verified location, so no point is drawn. Municipal boundaries: © IGN (CC BY 4.0). Route lines: simplified official tracks; source and GPX on each page.
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