Plasencia cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Plasencia, Spain
The cathedral complex consists of two buildings: the Old Cathedral with Romanesque elements and the New Cathedral with Gothic-Renaissance architecture.
Construction began in the 13th century with the Old Cathedral, while the New Cathedral started in 1498 under architects Enrique Egas and Gil de Hontañón.
The cathedral museum displays Spanish and Flemish art collections, including works by Morales and Gerard David, along with religious ornaments from 15th to 17th centuries.
The cathedral opens daily for religious services and tourist visits, with guided tours available through its historic buildings, museum, and chapter house.
The cathedral features the Royal Catholic Seats in its choir and includes paintings by Francisco Rizi, Luis Fernández, and Mateo Gallardo in its main altarpiece.
Location: Plasencia
GPS coordinates: 40.02793,-6.09085
Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:58
New Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary
6 m
Palacio del Marqués de Mirabel
139 m
Old Roman Cathedral of St. Mary
27 m
Walls and gates of Plasencia
218 m
Parador de Plasencia
299 m
Palacio de Monroy
150 m
Puente de San Lázaro
525 m
Hotel Palacio Carvajal Girón
121 m
Church of San Martín, Plasencia
222 m
Casa del Deán, Plasencia
50 m
Church of La Magdalena, Plasencia
390 m
Church of El Salvador, Plasencia
426 m
Casa de las Argollas
379 m
Church of San Esteban, Plasencia
148 m
Plasencia City hall
246 m
Church of Santo Domingo, Plasencia
269 m
Convent of Capuchinas, Plasencia
276 m
Church of Santiago
624 m
Casa del Doctor Trujillo
75 m
Palacio Episcopal de Plasencia
53 m
Church of San Pedro, Plasencia
344 m
Convent of Carmelitas Descalzas, Plasencia
375 m
Puerta Berrozana
310 m
Convent of San Ildefonso, Plasencia
351 m
Church of Santa Ana, Plasencia
487 m
Convent of San Miguel, Plasencia
571 m
Casa del Cardenal Bernardino López de Carvajal y Sande
159 m
Colegio del Río
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