Saint Mary Co-Cathedral, Castelló de la Plana, Spain

The co-cathedral of Saint Mary in Castelló de la Plana was built in a Gothic-style in the 13th century and reconstructed one century later after destruction by fire. The present building is another reconstruction after the demolition ordered by the council during the Spanish civil war (1936).

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Simon Grech (3 years ago)
Highly Recommend a visit, nice surroundings & square, much beautiful in Christmas time , amazing from the inside ...hearing Sunday Mass here was a unique experience

Erick Ipus (3 years ago)
Nice and beautiful Church!

Addam Carothers (4 years ago)
Very beautiful cathedral in downtown, a lot of places around it to eat as well.

Annie Casalista (7 years ago)
Beautiful and relaxing place to visit with family and friends

Daniel-Marian Merezeanu (9 years ago)
A very nice church in the middle of Castellan city. Great architecture.

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