Astorga Cathedral

Astorga, Spain

The Cathedral of Astorga edifice was begun in 1471, within the same walls of its Romanesque predecessors from the 11th-13th centuries. The construction lasted until the 18th century, thus to its original Gothic style appearance were added elements from later styles, such as the Neo-Classicist cloister (18th century), the Baroque towers, capitals and the façade, and the Renaissance portico.

The interior houses numerous artworks, such as the Flemish-Spanish retablo of St. Michael, and the large high altar by Gaspar Becerra (1558), considered a masterwork of the Spanish Renaissance sculpture. Other sculptures include the Purísima by Gregorio Fernández (1626), St. John the Baptist and St. Jerome by Mateo del Prado (17th century) and the Christ of the Waters (14th century).

Next to the church is the Neo-medieval Episcopal Palace, designed by Antoni Gaudí.

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Founded: 1471
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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Carlo Scibilia (11 months ago)
The cathedral is a magnificent temple in the ancient and noble city of Astorga (this is only the modern name, as this city was founded by the ancient Romans, who called it Augusta Asturica). The guided visit is highly recommended for its value for money. In fact it is a guided tour, but at the same time autonomous because one receives an audio guide, through which he is able to do the visit at his own pace and time. Furthermore, there is a room with a virtual reality device that allows to visit the cathedral as if one were flying inside it, and then also outside it, you could say an angel's flight! The icing on the cake is that, for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, the visit has a reduced cost.
fred nieto (12 months ago)
The older cathedral is comparable to Chartre in France: the most impressive stain glasses I have seen. It is a symphony of colors. You must see it in the morning when the sun hits the building.
אביב לדרר (2 years ago)
Both the museum and the cathedral are stunning! Definitely a must!
Steve George (2 years ago)
Magnificent Cathedral in the pretty town of Astorga opposite Gaudi's Bishops' Palace.
Piotr Pyszkowski (2 years ago)
Very well preserved cathedral with many styles and fantastic luminosity
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