Cathedral of Valladolid, Renaissance cathedral in Valladolid, Spain
The Cathedral of Valladolid is a Herrerian-style structure with three main naves, side chapels between buttresses, and a façade divided into two levels. The interior combines austerity with artistic richness, reflecting classical Spanish sacred architecture.
Construction began in 1595 under architect Juan de Herrera but faced financial difficulties after the royal court relocated elsewhere. The work extended over centuries and the building remained incomplete.
The cathedral holds an extensive music collection spanning centuries and displays a remarkable 16th-century altarpiece by Juan de Juni. These artworks shape the interior and reflect its role as a religious and artistic center of the city.
The building is open to visitors through guided tours showing the interior and bell tower. Late morning or early afternoon is the best time to visit, when light best highlights the architecture.
Beneath the structure lie remains of a 13th-century Collegiate Church that served as the foundation for this building. This hidden layer shows how later generations built upon earlier religious sites.
Location: Valladolid
Inception: 1595
Architects: Juan de Herrera
Architectural style: Herrerian
Website: http://catedral-valladolid.com
GPS coordinates: 41.65268,-4.72342
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00
Valladolid features Gothic architecture with its cathedral in the city center, art collections at the National Sculpture Museum, and historical squares. Campo Grande Park and Royal Palace Garden provide green spaces. The Museum of Contemporary Art and Science Museum complete the cultural offerings.
Valladolid, located in Castile and León, features architectural heritage from the 12th to the 19th centuries. The city hosts Renaissance palaces, Gothic churches, and specialized museums. The National Museum of Sculpture exhibits religious works in a former college. The Plaza Mayor serves as the historical center, surrounded by arcade buildings. Green spaces like Campo Grande offer 115,000 m² of gardens and fountains. Cultural institutions include the university founded in the 13th century and museums dedicated to Cervantes and Zorrilla.
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Santa Cruz Palace
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Pasaje González
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Teatro Calderón
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Facade of the University of Valladolid
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Christ at the Column
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Church of El Salvador, Valladolid
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Church of Vera Cruz, Valladolid
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Walls of Valladolid
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Illustrious Penitential Brotherhood of Our Lady of Anguish
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Valcavado Beatus
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Calle de la Platería
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Fuente Dorada
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Estatua de Cervantes
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Biblioteca de Santa Cruz
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Círculo de Recreo, Valladolid
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Iglesia de las Esclavas del Sagrado Corazón
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Palacio de los Escudero-Herrera (Valladolid)
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Palacio de los condes de Buendía
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Palacio de los Villagómez
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Palacio Arzobispal de Valladolid
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Casa de los Vitoria, Valladolid
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Alegoría de los gremios
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Museum of African Art Arellano Alonso
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Calle de Juan Mambrilla
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Sala Borja
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