Mondoñedo Cathedral
| Mondoñedo Cathedral | |
|---|---|
Catedral de Mondoñedo | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Year consecrated | 1248 |
| Location | |
| Location | Mondoñedo, Galicia, Spain |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque |
| Direction of façade | West |
The Cathedral of Mondoñedo is the Roman Catholic cathedral in the town of Mondoñedo, region of Galicia, Spain. It is of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Most of it built between 1219-1243. In the 18th century the facade was remodeled and the towers were added.
History
Construction began in 1219, and the church was consecrated in 1248. The facade shows a Gothic rosette window.[1]
It was declared a national monument in 1902.[2]
References
- ^ Spanish Tourism Office, website, entry on church.
- ^ Mondonedo official website, short entry.
