Church of the Holy Cross (Cádiz) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of the Holy Cross |
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| Native name Spanish: Iglesia de la Santa Cruz |
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| Location | Cádiz, Spain |
| Official name: Catedral de Santa Cruz | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1987 |
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The Church of the Holy Cross (known as Iglesia de la Santa Cruz in Spanish) is an important Roman Catholic church building in the city of Cádiz, Spain. For a long time, between 1602 and 1838, it served as the main cathedral for the Diocese of Cádiz y Ceuta. This means it was the most important church in the region, where the bishop had his official seat. It stopped being the cathedral when a new, larger Cádiz Cathedral was finished.
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History of the Church of the Holy Cross
The First Church Building
The very first church on this spot was built way back in 1262. This happened after King Alfonso X of Spain successfully took control of the city of Cádiz. For centuries, this original church stood as a place of worship for the people of Cádiz.
Rebuilding After a Big Attack
Sadly, the first Church of the Holy Cross did not last forever. In 1596, a group of ships from England and the Netherlands attacked Cádiz. This fleet was led by Admiral Edward Howard. During this attack, the city was badly damaged, and the church was completely burned down.
After this destruction, the people of Cádiz worked hard to rebuild their important church. The new building was finished and ready by 1602. This new Church of the Holy Cross is the one we see today. It continued to be a very important religious center for over 200 years.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de Santa Cruz (Cádiz) para niños
