Cathedral of St Mary of the Assumption
Cathedral of St Mary of the Assumption, Catholic cathedral in Ceuta, Spain.
The Cathedral of St Mary of the Assumption features a combination of Baroque and Neoclassical architectural elements with ornate columns and stained glass windows.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1686 on the site of a former Eastern Roman Christian church built during Emperor Justinian I's reign.
The cathedral houses three substantial canvas paintings and a 15th-century Portuguese figure of the Great Virgin, representing regional artistic heritage.
Located at Plaza de Nuestra Señora de África, the cathedral maintains regular mass schedules and welcomes visitors to explore its religious artifacts.
The cathedral's interior contains the Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity, decorated with frescoes by artist Miguel Bernardini and a Baroque altarpiece.
Location: Ceuta
Inception: 1686
Architectural style: Baroque, neoclassicism
GPS coordinates: 35.88778,-5.31667
Latest update: March 11, 2025 17:51
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