Tarragona Cathedral
The Cathedral of Tarragona is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Tarragona, Spain. The site was previously occupied by a Roman temple of Jupiter.[1] Later it was a Visigothic cathedral, then a Moorish mosque.[1] It was declared a national monument in 1905. During the Spanish Civil War the cathedral was vandalized and in 1939 a reconciliation rite was celebrated.[2]
| Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of Tarragona Catedral Basílica de Tarragona Metropolitana i Primada | |
|---|---|
The main façade | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | Tarragona, Spain |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°07′09″N 1°15′29″E / 41.11917°N 1.25806°ECoordinates: 41°07′09″N 1°15′29″E / 41.11917°N 1.25806°E |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Rite | Roman |
| District | Archdiocese of Tarragona |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Architectural style | Romanesque, Gothic |
Tarragona Cathedral Media
- Spain.Tarragona.Catedral.Plano
Adam and Eve, in the portal decoration
Catedral de Santa Maria (Tarragona)
Figures of apostles in the main portal
Claustro de la Catedral de Tarragona (Cataluña, España)
Cathedral of Tarragona, Catalonia (Spain).
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References
Other websites
- Panoramic view Archived 2010-09-29 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)
- Diocesan Museum Archived 2010-06-22 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish and Catalan)