Almería Cathedral

Coordinates: 36°50′19″N 2°28′02″W / 36.8387°N 2.4672°W / 36.8387; -2.4672
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Almería Cathedral
Cathedral of the Incarnation
Catedral de la Encarnación
Almería (since 1492)
Clergy
Bishop(s)Antonio Gómez Cantero
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Designated3 June 1931
Reference no.RI-51-0000374

The Cathedral of Almería (

Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Almería, Andalusia, Spain. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Almería
.

Description

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

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

On March 21, 1969, the cathedral was used as a location for the American film Patton.[4]

Gallery

  • Main portal.
    Main portal.
  • Retrochoir.
    Retrochoir.
  • Choir.
    Choir.
  • Main altar.
    Main altar.
  • Ribbed vaults.
    Ribbed vaults.
  • Cloister.
    Cloister.

References

  1. ^ "Catedral de Almería". Regional Government of Andalusia. Retrieved 2022-09-24.
  2. Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte
    . Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  3. Gaceta de Madrid (in Spanish) (155): 1881–1886. 4 June 1931. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help
    )
  4. ^ Pino, Eduardo (27 March 2015). "Cuando rodaron Patton en la plaza de la Catedral". La Voz de Almería (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 June 2017.

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