Badajoz Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Badajoz, Spain
Badajoz Cathedral is a Gothic church dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, with a 41-meter (135-foot) tower that blends Gothic and Plateresque architectural details. The interior features a Baroque altarpiece with 18 Solomonic columns and sculptures, along with Renaissance and later period artworks throughout the space.
Construction began in 1230 following the city's conquest by Alfonso IX of León, with the church replacing a mosque that had occupied the site before. This change marked the beginning of the city's Christian period and its new spiritual identity.
The cathedral takes its name from Saint John the Baptist and reflects the spiritual importance it held for generations of the city's residents. You can see artworks and sculptures that people came to honor, pieces that remain displayed throughout the interior for visitors today.
The building displays multiple architectural styles from different construction phases, which you can observe as you move through the space. Visiting during daylight hours helps you see all the details of the tower and facade clearly.
Inside you'll find three organs spanning different periods, with two from the Renaissance and one from the Baroque era, each with its own character and sound. The sacristy contains Flemish tapestries from the 16th century, pieces that often go unnoticed but hold considerable artistic value.
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