Almudena Cathedral (Santa María la Real de La Almudena) is next to the Royal Palace in Madrid. It is very different from all the other cathedrals I have seen in Spain. Probably because it is relatively new; Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1993. Construction Plans to build a cathedral in Madrid dedicated to the […]
Sevilla cathedral
Sevilla cathedral, Santa Maria de la Sede, is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage together with the adjoining Alcázar and Archivo de Indias. A brief history Like so many Spanish churches, Sevilla cathedral is built on the site of a former mosque. The origins of the mosque date […]
Jaén Cathedral
Jaén Cathedral, called the Assumption of the Virgin Cathedral, is a Renaissance-style, Roman Catholic cathedral located in Santa María Square, opposite the Town Hall, in the centre of Jaén. It was designed by the architect Andres de Vandelvira, who designed many other monuments in the province of Jaen. The facade and towers were designed by […]