Sandals Church
Named after the footprints at its entrance, the Sandals Church houses beautiful examples of 12th-13th century frescoes.
Footprints and Frescoes
The Sandals Church takes its name from two footprints carved into the floor at the entrance. It is popularly believed that these are the footprints left by Jesus during His ascension to heaven.
The church's frescoes show a similar style and iconographic program to the Dark Church. The Ascension and Crucifixion scenes are particularly noteworthy. The Christ Pantocrator depiction at the center of the dome is the most impressive composition in the church.
Scenes
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