Logroño - San Bartolomé

San Bartolomé is the oldest church of Logroño. The construction dates back to the 12th century. Though it got altered largely in the 16th century, the Romanesque structure is still visible.

During the time of "La Desamortización", when mid 19th century many monastic properties got sold, the church was used as a warehouse and workshop. It was even discussed to demolish the building.

The porch was created in the 13th century.

The church is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew, one of the 12 apostle, who as the legend tells was a missionary to Persia, India, Egypt and Armenia, where he was martyred. Bartholomew was tortured. In the scene here he is gets skinned. The three female figures holding the table stand for lust (Luxuria!), vanity (hat) and laziness

Further right (dead) Bartolomew preaches to a crowd. He carries his own skin on the shoulder. The skin of an arm and a hand are near the knee.