New Cathedral of Plasencia

Coordinates: 40°01′41″N 6°05′27″W / 40.0280°N 6.0907°W / 40.0280; -6.0907
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The New Cathedral of Plasencia

New Cathedral of Plasencia or Catedral de Asunción de Nuestra Señora is a

Roman Catholic cathedral located in the town of Plasencia, Region of Extremadura, Spain. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. [1]

History

The cathedral consists of two buildings: the old (Catedral Vieja), dedicated to Saint Paul, and the new (Catedral Nueva). Construction began in the 13th-century in a mostly

Francisco Ricci. The choirs are delicately carved. The old church now houses the Cathedral museum.[2]

Gallery

  • Top of the facade.
    Top of the facade.
  • The altarpiece, a Baroque work of the 17th century.
    The altarpiece, a Baroque work of the 17th century.
  • Tomb of Bishop Pedro Ponce de León.
    Tomb of Bishop Pedro Ponce de León.
  • The Large Organ, work by Friar Domingo de Aguirre.
    The Large Organ, work by Friar Domingo de Aguirre.

References

  1. ^ "Catedral Nueva Gótica de Santa María". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  2. ^ Spain Tourism office, information on church.

40°01′41″N 6°05′27″W / 40.0280°N 6.0907°W / 40.0280; -6.0907

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