Almería Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Almería Cathedral |
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| Cathedral of the Incarnation | |
| Catedral de la Encarnación | |
Panoramic view of the North façade.
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| 36°50′19″N 2°28′02″W / 36.8387°N 2.4672°W | |
| Location | Almería |
| Country | Spain |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Dedication | Incarnation |
| Dedicated | 1551 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Juan de Orea |
| Style | Gothic, Renaissance |
| Years built | 1524—1562 |
| Administration | |
| Metropolis | Granada |
| Diocese | Almería (since 1492) |
The Cathedral of Almería (also known as Spanish: Catedral de Almería) is a very important Roman Catholic church in the city of Almería, Andalusia, Spain. Its full name is the Cathedral of the Incarnation of Almería. It serves as the main church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Almería.
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About Almería Cathedral
This amazing cathedral was built in the 16th century. It was needed because an earlier church was destroyed by a big earthquake. Construction started in 1524 and finished in 1562.
Unique Design and Style
The cathedral has a mix of two cool architectural styles: Gothic and Renaissance. What makes it really special is that it was also built to be a fortress! This means it has strong walls and towers, like a castle, to protect people from attacks. The last bell for the cathedral was made in 1805.
A Protected Landmark
The Almería Cathedral is considered a very important historical building in Spain. It is protected by a special heritage listing called Bien de Interés Cultural. This means it's a national treasure that must be preserved. It was officially declared a historical-artistic monument on June 3, 1931.
Featured in Movies
Did you know the Almería Cathedral has been in a movie? On March 21, 1969, parts of the American film Patton were filmed right inside the cathedral. This movie is about a famous general from World War II.
Gallery
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The main entrance of the cathedral.
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A view of the retrochoir inside the cathedral.
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The choir area where singers perform.
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The main altar, a central part of the church.
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The beautiful ribbed vaults on the ceiling.
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The peaceful cloister, an open courtyard.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de la Encarnación de Almería para niños
