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Almería Cathedral

Coordinates: 36°50′19″N 2°28′02″W / 36.8387°N 2.4672°W / 36.8387; -2.4672
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Almería Cathedral
Cathedral of the Incarnation
Catedral de la Encarnación
Panoramic view of the North façade.
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36°50′19″N 2°28′02″W / 36.8387°N 2.4672°W / 36.8387; -2.4672
LocationAlmería
Address8, Plaza de la Catedral
CountrySpain
DenominationCatholic
Websitecatedralalmeria.com
History
StatusCathedral
DedicationIncarnation
Dedicated1551[1]
Architecture
Architect(s)Juan de Orea
StyleGothic, Renaissance
Years built1524—1562
Administration
MetropolisGranada
DioceseAlmería (since 1492)
Clergy
Bishop(s)Antonio Gómez Cantero
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Designated3 June 1931
Reference no.RI-51-0000374

The Cathedral of Almería (Spanish: Catedral de Almería), in full the Cathedral of the Incarnation of Almería (Spanish: Catedral de la Encarnación de Almería), is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Almería, Andalusia, Spain. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Almería.

Description

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The cathedral was built in the 16th century after an earthquake destroyed its predecessor. Its construction spans the period 1524 to 1562. It employs Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles as well as incorporating defensive features. Its last bell was built in 1805.[2]

Conservation

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It is protected by the heritage listing Bien de Interés Cultural, having been declared as a Monumento histórico-artístico perteneciente al Tesoro Artístico Nacional by the decree of the June 3, 1931.[3]

Media interest

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On March 21, 1969, the cathedral was used as a location for the American film Patton.[4]

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  • Main portal.
    Main portal.
  • Retrochoir.
    Retrochoir.
  • Choir.
    Choir.
  • Main altar.
    Main altar.
  • Ribbed vaults.
    Ribbed vaults.
  • Cloister.
    Cloister.

References

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  1. ^ "Catedral de Almería". Regional Government of Andalusia. Retrieved 2022-09-24.
  2. ^ Llop i Bayo, Dr. Francesc. "Inventario de campanas de las Catedrales de España. Santa y Apostólica Iglesia Catedral de la Encarnación". Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Ministerio de instrucción pública y bellas artes" (PDF). Gaceta de Madrid (in Spanish) (155): 1881–1886. 4 June 1931 – via Boletín Oficial del Estado.
  4. ^ Pino, Eduardo (27 March 2015). "Cuando rodaron Patton en la plaza de la Catedral". La Voz de Almería (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 June 2017.
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