Co-Cathedral of Logroño facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Co-cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda |
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| Native name Spanish: Concatedral de Santa María de la Redonda |
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| Location | Logroño, Spain |
| Governing body | Roman Catholic Church |
| Official name: Concatedral de Santa María de la Redonda | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1931 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0000701 |
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The Co-cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda (in Spanish: Concatedral de Santa María de la Redonda) is a beautiful and historic church. It is located in Logroño, a city in La Rioja, Spain. This special church is called a "co-cathedral" because it shares the title of cathedral with two other churches in the same area.
The name "redonda" means "rounded" in Spanish. This name comes from an older church that stood on this spot. That church had a round shape. In the 15th century, when Logroño became a city, this church was known as a collegiate church. Later, in the 20th century, the current building was given the important title of a cathedral. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño.
The church has two tall, decorated towers. Each tower holds a set of bells. On one side of the church, there is a unique clock. It has three separate faces: one for the hour, one for the minute, and one for the second. The main entrance to the church is set back in a special area. This area is filled with Christian sculptures. High iron gates and netting protect the entrance. This keeps both people and birds from entering. The towers also have netting. However, the famous storks that live in Logroño can still build their nests on the very highest ledges.
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Art and History: The Flemish Panels
Inside the Co-cathedral, you can find some amazing paintings. These are known as the Flemish panels. They were painted by an artist named Gillis Coignet. He was born in Antwerp in 1535 and passed away in Hamburg in 1599.
How the Paintings Arrived
Gillis Coignet painted these panels in Antwerp in 1584. One of the paintings, called Annunciation, even has a wooden note that tells us this date. These artworks did not start their journey at the Co-cathedral. They originally came from a chapel near Nájera, which belonged to the Lordship of Somalo. The owners of these paintings bought them in Paris in the early 1900s. After that, they placed them in their chapel. Later, these beautiful panels found their new home in the Co-cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda.
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Annunciation
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Epiphany
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Saint Peter
Protecting a Historic Treasure
The Co-cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda is a very important building. Because of its historical and artistic value, it has been protected by a special heritage listing since 1931. This protection is currently known as a Bien de Interés Cultural, which means "Property of Cultural Interest." This helps make sure the church is preserved for many years to come.
See also
In Spanish: Concatedral de Logroño para niños
