Cirauqui - Iglesia de San Román

The "Iglesia de San Román" in the village of Cirauqui (about 6kms west of the bridge in Puente la Reina), was erected around 1200, but got altered and rebuilt a couple of times over the centuries. Fortunately the wonderful portal did survive the times in nearly perfect condition. With the polylobed arch, it seems strongly influenced by the portal of the Iglesia de Santiago in Puente la Reina. The slightly pointed portal may just a bit younger, this may be called already very early Gothic style.

Eight larger sculptures are placed at the bases of the archivolts. This seated, well dressed man is one of them. The arch may be very early Gothic. This sculpture lacks the "Gothic elegance" and is clearly Romanesque.