San Pedro church
church, Teruel, Spain
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The Church of San Pedro in Teruel, Spain, is notable for its Mudéjar architecture, a style that emerged from the coexistence of Christian and Moorish influences after the Reconquista in 1171. This style is characterized by the assimilation of Islamic decorative elements, such as horseshoe arches, into Christian structures. Within the cloisters of San Pedro, the legendary "Lovers of Teruel" from the 13th century are buried. The church itself has a Gothic foundation dating to 1248, with alterations made in the late 16th century.12
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