Huelva Cathedral facts for kids
The Huelva Cathedral is a beautiful Roman Catholic church located in Huelva, a city in Andalusia, Spain. It is also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy. This important building used to be connected to a nearby monastery called La Merced.
A Look at Its Past
The original church building was part of a monastery and was built in the 1600s. Sadly, several strong earthquakes hit the area in the 1700s. These quakes caused a lot of damage and destroyed the church.
Rebuilding and New Style
After the earthquakes, the church was rebuilt in 1775. It was designed in a style called Neoclassical. This style was popular at the time and used ideas from ancient Greece and Rome, like grand columns and simple, balanced shapes.
Becoming a Cathedral
In 1953, the church was given a very special title: it became a cathedral. A cathedral is the main church for a bishop in a diocese. This means it's a very important religious building in the region. Before it became a cathedral, in 1970, the church was also declared a National Monument. This means it's recognized as an important historical and artistic treasure for Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Merced (Huelva) para niños
