UNESCO WHS - Iglesia de Santa Tecla Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in Spain Mudejar Architecture of Aragon / Arquitectura mudéjar de Aragón The development in the 12th century of Mudejar art in Aragon resulted from the particular political, social and cultural conditions that prevailed in Spain after the Reconquista. This art, influenced by islamic tradition, also reflects various contemporary European styles, particularly the Gothic. Present until the early 17th century, it is characterized by an extremely refined and inventive use of brick and glazed tiles in architecture, especially in the belfries. The Church of Santa Tecla is a Catholic parish church in the Gothic-Mudejar style located in the municipality of Cervera de la Cañada (Zaragoza province) and it was built between the 14th and 17th centuries. Name: Mudejar Architecture of Aragon Site: Parish church of Santa Tecla / Iglesia de Santa Tecla Country: Spain Location: Cervera de la Cañada, Province of Zaragoza, Aragon Inscription: 1986 Category: Cultural (iv) Unesco Ref: 378-006 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.