Royal Panteon of San Isidoro

The chapel.

The Royal Panteon of San Isidoro is where the kings and queens of León are buried. It is inside the Basilica of San Isidoro. It is in the Romanesque style of architecture. People were buried there during the Kingdom of León in the Middle Ages.[1][2]

There are many fresco paintings, carved stone pillars, and other art.[2] The art shows scenes from Roman Catholic religion, for example angels talking to shepherds, the Crucifixion of Jesus, and the Last Supper.[1]

King Ferdinand I and Queen Sancha ordered builders to make the Panteon. There are 11 kings, 12 queens, 10 princes, 9 counts and some other people buried there.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Royal Panteon". Museo de San Isidoro de Leon. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 San José Alonso, J.I.; Martínez Rubio, J.; Fernández Martín, J.J.; García Fernández, J. (2011). "COMPARING TIME-OF-FLIGHT AND PHASE-SHIFT. THE SURVEY OF THE ROYAL PANTHEON IN THE BASILICA OF SAN ISIDORO (LEÓN)". International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences. 28-5/W16. Retrieved January 10, 2021.