The Romanesque temple is not only a religious building, it is an architectural expression of medieval spirituality that contains deep layers of meaning that transcend its structural function. Through its design, with these solid walls and the arrangement of its architectural elements, they seek to reflect stability and spiritual order, while also being somewhat dark spaces thanks to their small windows that play with the light and color of their decorated walls. , thus generating an intimate atmosphere that invites you to begin a mystical journey through the architecture, leading the faithful to reflection and contemplation, encouraging them to immerse themselves in their own faith while distancing themselves from the bustle of the outside world.
In the 11th century, in Western Europe, a relatively uniform architectural and artistic style emerged, called Romanesque for the same reason that we call languages derived from Latin Romance. This uniformity occurred for two reasons: on the one hand, due to the influence of the monastic orders and the reform of the Benedictine order, whose origin comes from the monastery of Cluny, founded at the beginning of the 10th century, whose rule would end up being imposed in a thousand abbeys throughout the West; On the other hand, the generalization of pilgrimages to Rome and Santiago, which made this style expand more internationally. This is why many of the main Romanesque temples and monasteries were built around the pilgrim routes, and especially at their strategic points.
