Toledo’s Catedral Primada The cathedral of Toledo (often referred to as Catedral Primada) is considered one of the Top 10 Cathedrals in Spain. It is also, along with the whole historic city of Toledo, a UNESCO world heritage site*. *Burgos Cathedral and León Cathedral are two other cathedrals built around the same time (in the […]
Why Ávila Cathedral is one of my favorite Cathedrals in Spain
Ávila Cathedral is Spain’s oldest Gothic Cathedral. Construction started in 1091 but wasn’t completed until the 14th century. It is very different from the lofty, glamourous Cathedrals of nearby Segovia and Salamanca which were built in the late Gothic period (16th century). It also predates other early Gothic Cathedrals such as the Cathedral of Burgos (1221 – […]
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza)
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza) The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza is considered both one of the top Cathedrals as well as one of the most famous religious buildings in Spain. The Basilica worships the Virgin Mary, under her title Our Lady of the Pillar, as the Mother of […]
Cordoba’s Incredible Mezquita (in photos)
Cordoba’s Incredible Mezquita (in photos) We visited the Mezquita back in 2016. I wrote about it here: Cordoba’s Mezquita – the most impressive religious building in the world? This time we were back with a new camera. We came mid-week in the off season and took advantage of the free hours (note: Monday – Saturday […]
Jaén Cathedral – one of Spain’s best Cathedrals (with Video)
Jaén Cathedral – one of Spain’s best Cathedrals (with Video) Not only is Jaén Cathedral huge, it’s considered by many to be one of Spain’s best Cathedrals. In fact it is on a tentative list to be a UNESCO world heritage site. After the reconquest of Jaén by Christian forces in 1246, a Cathedral was […]
Santa Maria la Blanca – one of Seville’s most beautiful churches
Santa Maria la Blanca – one of Seville’s most beautiful churches Seville has lots of beautiful churches but the church of Santa María de las Nieves, locally known as Santa María la Blanca, has to be the most beautiful. It is also the only religious building in Seville that has remains of three different religions. The […]