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Legacy of Andalusia

Church of San Román

Built in the Mudéjar style in the 13th century, traces remain to a Islamic mosque are found in the church

Toledo, Spain

Coordinates: 39.858474, -4.027099

It’s a 13th century Mudéjar (Muslims of Al-Andalus) style rebuilt Church.

But traces remain to a Islamic mosque, primitive Visigoth Church pillars and possible prior Roman building.

Groups of three, toral arches like in a mosque prayer hall and two parts in Mudejar bell tower indicate old Islamic minaret base.

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