Church of San Esteban (Fresno del Torote)

Church of San Esteban
Native name
Iglesia de San Esteban (Spanish)
LocationFresno de Torote, Spain
Coordinates40°37′19″N 3°24′05″W / 40.622077°N 3.40128°W / 40.622077; -3.40128
Official nameIglesia de San Esteban
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Designated1996
Reference no.RI-51-0009178
Location of Church of San Esteban in Spain

The Church of San Esteban (Spanish: Iglesia de San Esteban) is a church located in Fresno de Torote, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1996.

Built in the late 16th-early 17th century, it is an example of late Mudéjar-Renaissance architecture.

The main façade stands out on the exterior, featuring a simple brick bell gable with a single section and two semicircular arches. It is topped with a pediment, in the center of which is a small semicircular opening. The original entrance is now walled up. Currently, access is gained from the right side through a low, semicircular arch.

The temple reflects the stylistic characteristics of Mudejar architecture with Renaissance influences; chronologically, it can be dated between the late 16th  and early 17th centuries.

The church preserves a simple octagonal plaster pulpit, decorated with  16th- century boxed moldings.

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