This is for the nostalgia of family times; and glad to found me pictures in my cd rom vault that allow me to tell you about it as well. Not really a tourist attraction, just a regular local town with one nice castle complex. Childhood memories of this town, memories forever. Therefore, let me tell you about the Church Santo Domingo de Silos of Pinto !!! Hope you enjoy this post as I.
The town of Pinto is in the Comunidad de Madrid region,and in the kingdom of Spain, It is located 22 km from Madrid. It is 12 km from Getafe ,15 km from Torrejón de Velasco, 7 km from Valdemoro, 13 km from San Martín de la Vega, 8 km from Parla and 14 km from Fuenlabrada. We came down from Retiro park area in Madrid along the Paseo de Santa Maria de la Cabeza get off at exit/salida 2A into the tunnel under the beltway M30 to connect with the Avenida del Manzanares with the Manzanares river on your left hand side continue to exit/salida 12A onto the Avenida de Andalucia continue onto the A4 autovia del Sur dir Cordoba until exit/salida 20 dir Pinto on the M841 road or Calle de la Cañada Real de Toledo continue past roundabouts on carretera San Martin de la Vega go into City center Pinto bearing left on Avenida Isabel la Catolica then bear left onto Calle Egido de la Fuente on next roundabout of plaza Egido de la Fuente bear left then quick right onto Paseo de Dolores Soria to Church of Santo Domingo de Silos (see post) finding parking all around it,Walking distance to all other sights,
The Church Santo Domingo de Silos, unfortunately, the late 16C façade, which was apparently adorned with Plateresque sculptures and columns, was lost; the one we see today is very simple, made of brick and masonry. In 1920, the bell tower was removed, and it collapsed onto the main entrance, causing its destruction. Work began on rebuilding the facade in 1923, but the bell tower had to wait until 1954, finally being inaugurated on May 20, 1956. the mid-20c, the tower also collapsed and the current one was built.
The interior of the church is divided by six pillars into three naves, each ending in a large altar. The Nave del Evangelio or Gospel nave is located to the left upon entering through the main door. In the Gospel nave, beneath the choir, is the Chapel of Christ of Mercy, which houses the image of Christ of the same name. Also on this side are three altarpieces: the altarpiece of Our Lady of Sorrows, the altarpiece of Christ Bound to the Column, and the altarpiece of the Annunciation. The Nave de la Inmaculada or the Immaculate Conception , we find the altarpiece of Saint Joseph, followed by the Saint Anne or Catechumens’ Door, and the altarpiece of the Virgen del Carmen or Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The baptismal font is perhaps the oldest element in the church.
The pulpit, also very old and exquisite, dates from the first half of the 16C and is carved from stone and plaster, as are the decorations on the pillar to which it is attached. It is a delicate and exquisite work of art in the Mannerist style, following the models of Alonso de Covarrubias. This unique structure is covered by a canopy, a small temple with columns, and a cupola. It is adorned with grotesques and all kinds of fantastical figures ; human, animal, and plant.
Another jewel of this Church Santo Domingo de los Silos is the main altarpiece, made of gilded and polychrome wood. It is a magnificent example of what can be considered the intermediate stage of the great Madrid Baroque, in whose creation some of the great artists of the time participated. The work was completed in the second third of the 17C, In the central section, beneath a niche, is the sculpture of Saint Dominic. The frescoes on the presbytery vault above the altarpiece are particularly striking. They are a highly original pictorial example; they are not strictly mural paintings, but rather were painted on wooden panels fitted into the spaces between the ribs, prepared in the manner of mural paintings. In addition to vegetal decorations, two allegorical figures were painted: Justice and Fortitude. To the right is the Adoration of the Magi, and below it on the predella, the Visitation. The Adoration of the Shepherds is also noteworthy. The side Baroque altarpieces are also remarkable, with excellent paintings and sculptures from the 17C and 18C. These include the altarpiece of Saint Sebastian, the Sacred Heart, and the altarpiece of Christ.
A bit of history I like on the Cathedral tell us that the Church Santo Domingo de Silos date back to the 14C. A receipt for a broken bell that was recast, dated 1363, has been preserved. While the church’s construction predates the 14C, a major renovation between the 15C and 16C, which gave it its current appearance ,except for the façade, has led to its classification as having been built in the 16C. Built on the site of a possible former Arab mosque, it has Visigothic origins, as the Visigoths were the first Christians to settle Pinto. Evidence suggests that a Romanesque church existed on the site of this Visigothic church, as Pinto was finally conquered from the Arabs by King Alfonso VI in 1086.
The official parish of Santo Domingo de Silos in Pinto : https://sites.google.com/view/parroquiadesantodomingodesilos
The town of Pinto on its heritage (see tour virtual) :https://www.ayto-pinto.es/turismo
The Comunidad de Madrid region tourist office on Pinto : https://www.visitmadrid.es/donde-ir/area-metropolitana-madrid/pinto
There you go folks ,another of my memorable spots in my Madrid area of always, youthful days and more , memories that will not go away. Again, hope you enjoy this post on the Church Santo Domingo de Silos of Pinto !!! as I.
And remember, happy travels, good health,and many cheers to all !!!
