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 Romanesque style. The 15th-century new church was built in Gothic architectural style with high ceilings. The main retablo was built in the 17th-century, carved by Gregorio Fernández and painted by Francisco Ricci. The choirs are delicately carved. The old church now houses the Cathedral museum.[2]
Gallery[]
Top of the facade.
The altarpiece, a Baroque work of the 17th century.
Tomb of Bishop Pedro Ponce de León.
The Large Organ, work by Friar Domingo de Aguirre.
References[]
- ^ "Catedral Nueva Gótica de Santa María". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
- ^ Spain Tourism office, information on church.
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- Buildings and structures in the Province of Cáceres
- Plasencia
- Churches in Extremadura
- Roman Catholic cathedrals in Extremadura
- 15th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Spain
- Romanesque architecture in Extremadura
- Gothic architecture in Extremadura