Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Torres del Río

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Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Torres del Río (Navarre)

Historical-artistic review

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Torres del Río is a unique piece of the Navarre Romanesque architecture, built in the 12th century and linked to the pilgrim traditions of the Way of Santiago. Its central plant —octagonal form— and its volumetric austere the distinction of the most frequent basilical churches, evoking symbolic models associated with the liturgy of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Its pure geometry and the quality of construction make it an architectural milestone that has fascinated travelers and scholars for its originality.

The model

The model has been designed to highlight the octagonal plant and the clarity of the volumes that characterize the original building. Special attention has been paid to representing the geometric harmony of its walls and covers, as well as the spatial reading offered by the royal temple. The chosen scale allows you to appreciate the uniqueness of your design and to understand the formal purity that distinguishes this church from the Navarra.

Model specific data

Dimensions: 26 × 21 cm
Year of achievement: 2023

The materials and techniques used are common to the entire collection and are described on the page The Way in Miniature)

This model is part of the collection The Way in Miniature, at Albergue Mesón del Camino from Enériz.