Almería Cathedral Explained

Almería Cathedral
Fullname:Cathedral of the Incarnation
Other Name:Spanish; Castilian: Catedral de la Encarnación
Coordinates:36.8387°N -2.4672°W
Location:Almería
Country:Spain
Denomination:Catholic
Address:8, Plaza de la Catedral
Status:Cathedral
Dedication:Incarnation
Dedicated Date:1551[1]
Architect:Juan de Orea
Style:Gothic, Renaissance
Years Built:1524—1562
Bells Hung:-->
Metropolis:Granada
Diocese:Almería
Diocese Start:1492
Bishop:Antonio Gómez Cantero

The Cathedral of Almería (Spanish; Castilian: Catedral de Almería), in full the Cathedral of the Incarnation of Almería (Spanish; Castilian: 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.

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Catedral de Almería . . 2022-09-24.
  2. Web site: Inventario de campanas de las Catedrales de España. Santa y Apostólica Iglesia Catedral de la Encarnación . . Llop i Bayo . Dr. Francesc . 27 November 2017.
  3. Ministerio de instrucción pública y bellas artes . . . 4 June 1931 . 155 . 1881–1886 . es.
  4. News: Cuando rodaron Patton en la plaza de la Catedral. Pino. Eduardo. 27 March 2015. La Voz de Almería. 22 June 2017. es.