Almería Cathedral
The Cathedral of Almería (Spanish: Catedral de Almería), in full the Cathedral of the Incarnation of Almería (Spanish: Catedral de la Encarnación de Almería), is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Almería, Andalusia, Spain. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Almería.
| Almería Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of the Incarnation | |
| Catedral de la Encarnación | |
Panoramic view of the North façade. | |
| 36°50′19″N 2°28′02″W / 36.8387°N 2.4672°W | |
| Location | Almería |
| Address | 8, Plaza de la Catedral |
| Country | Spain |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Website | catedralalmeria |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Dedication | Incarnation |
| Dedicated | 1551[1] |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Juan de Orea |
| Style | Gothic, Renaissance |
| Years built | 1524—1562 |
| Administration | |
| Metropolis | Granada |
| Diocese | Almería (since 1492) |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Antonio Gómez Cantero |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 3 June 1931 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0000374 |
Description edit
The cathedral was built in the 16th century after an earthquake destroyed its predecessor. Its construction spans the period 1524 to 1562. It employs Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles as well as incorporating defensive features. Its last bell was built in 1805.[2]
Conservation edit
It is protected by the heritage listing Bien de Interés Cultural, having been declared as a Monumento histórico-artístico perteneciente al Tesoro Artístico Nacional by the decree of the June 3, 1931.[3]
Media interest edit
On March 21, 1969, the cathedral was used as a location for the American film Patton.[4]
Gallery edit
- Main portal.
- Retrochoir.
- Choir.
- Main altar.
- Ribbed vaults.
- Cloister.
References edit
- ^ "Catedral de Almería". Regional Government of Andalusia. Retrieved 2022-09-24.
- ^ Llop i Bayo, Dr. Francesc. "Inventario de campanas de las Catedrales de España. Santa y Apostólica Iglesia Catedral de la Encarnación". Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ "Ministerio de instrucción pública y bellas artes" (PDF). Gaceta de Madrid (in Spanish) (155): 1881–1886. 4 June 1931.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|agency=ignored (help) - ^ Pino, Eduardo (27 March 2015). "Cuando rodaron Patton en la plaza de la Catedral". La Voz de Almería (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 June 2017.
External links edit
- Official website.