Castelló Cathedral, Gothic and Baroque cathedral in Plaza Mayor, Castelló de la Plana, Spain.
Castelló Cathedral is a Catholic place of worship in the center of Castelló de la Plana, built with stone and brick, featuring three naves held up by octagonal pillars and a pentagonal apse. The interior shows a mix of Valencian Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical elements that were added at different moments during its long construction history.
The first church on this site dates back to the 13th century, though what stands today is largely the result of a reconstruction that followed the destruction of the building in 1936. The architect Vicente Traver Tomás led the rebuilding work, which took around 60 years to complete.
The cathedral stands on Plaza Mayor alongside the town hall and El Fadrí, forming a group of buildings that has long anchored the city's public life. Locals gather here during religious festivals, and the square fills with people during processions and celebrations throughout the year.
The cathedral sits in the city center on Plaza Mayor and is easy to reach on foot, with the nearby El Fadrí bell tower making it simple to find your way. Since the building is active for religious services, it is worth checking the worship schedule before planning your visit.
Three of the original Gothic doorways survived the 1936 destruction and are still in use today, while the rest of the building had to be entirely rebuilt. The oldest of the three can be found on Calle Arcipreste Balaguer and shows stone carving that dates back to the medieval church.
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