Cave shrine of Saint Thyrsus and Saint Barnabas
by RicardMN Photography
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Cave shrine of Saint Thyrsus and Saint Barnabas
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RicardMN Photography
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Ermita de San Tirso y San Bernabé, Ojo Guareña, Merindad de Sotoscueva, province of Burgos, Spain.
The Hermitage of Saint Thyrsus and Saint Barnabas is located in the heart of the Natural Monument of Ojo Guareña, Heritage Site by Decree of April 23, 1970.
It is located in the town of Cave Sotoscueva and is one of the main entrances to the complex karst Guareña Eye .
The cave shrine of Saint Thyrsus and Saint Barnabas has ashlar outside and a single nave . Inside the chapel there are wall paintings in natural vault of Saint Thirsus martyrdoms and miracles of Saint Thyrsus and Saint Barnabas which are dated between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. On the altar is a carving of Saint Thyrsus thirteenth century.
Next to the chapel is the room of the town hall that was used as a place of meetings until 1924, when he was moved to Cornejo.
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RicardMN Photography
Thanks to Geordie Gardiner for featuring my photo on the “Christian Theme Artwork” Group!
RicardMN Photography
Thanks to John M Bailey for featuring my photo on the “Images That Excite You” Group!
RicardMN Photography
Thanks to Nader Rangidan for featuring my photo on the “Black And White Photography" Group!
William Tasker
This is one of those occasions where I want to thank the photographer for taking me to see something really amazing. Great shot, great place and great description! L/F