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The Catedral
The Museo de la Catedral houses
Segovia
Castilla y León
Spain
92 146 22 05
Type: Gallery
Hours: open strange hours, but generally 9:00 am-5:30 pm
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Segovia
Castilla y León
Spain
92 146 22 05
Type: Gallery
Hours: open strange hours, but generally 9:00 am-5:30 pm
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The Catedral, was begun in 1525 under the direction of Juan Gil de Hontañón but not consecrated until 1768. It is a marvelous exhibition of Gothic overkill and the last of its style to be constructed in Spain. Among the numerous pinnacles is a Renaissance dome, the apse supported by buttresses and the church bell tower.
This cathedral was erected after the previous one had been destroyed by fire during the Revolt of the Comuneros in 1520. Parts of the façade, a Gothic cloister by Juan Guas and some choir stalls were salvaged from the original. Chapel after chapel surrounds the impressive Baroque high altar piece, the work of Sabatini in the 16th century.
Still, the view from the outside is what impresses. The Museo de la Catedral houses sculptures and metallic trinkets with religious significance, as well as a collection of 16th-century Spanish and Flemish paintings.
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