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.

Below the large vignettes themed about Saint Bartholomew's life and death (see previous upload) are small, very nice scenes. Here are Adam and Eve leaving the Garden of Eden through the wooden door on the right.

Genesis 3:23-24

"So the Lord God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he had been taken. After he drove the man out, he placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life."