Tudela Cathedral

Tudela Cathedral is a medieval house of worship in northern Spain with three interior aisles and a ribbed vault structure. The building's exterior features three Romanesque entry portals decorated with carved stone figures, while the main retable inside dates to the 15th century.

Construction started in 1168 on a site where a mosque once stood after the city's conquest in 1119. The building was upgraded from a collegiate church to cathedral status over the following centuries through various renovations and additions.

The ornate entrance portal displays stone carvings that tell biblical stories to anyone passing through. Inside, visitors encounter artworks and decorative elements that show how faith was expressed through visual art over the centuries.

The building sits in the town center on the Plaza Vieja and is easy to reach on foot from most areas. Visitors should check current opening hours, as access outside of services can be limited to guided visits only.

Close inspection reveals traces of what stood before, visible in mason marks and decorative details that originated during the mosque era. This layering of two different faiths within one structure makes it a rare architectural document of medieval religious transformation.

Location: Tudela

GPS coordinates: 42.06368,-1.60522

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30