Zaragoza's La Seo Cathedral - 1, Spain
- Declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 2001
- 1999 National Restoration Award
- 1999 Europa Nostra Diploma
La Seo del Salvador opens its doors to all those who are in search of god's presence. In this magnificent cathedral, art has become the language of faith. La Seo also opens its doors who search, through beauty, for that transcendent message that is silently revealed by all holy places.
La Seo del Salvador cathedral reflects the faith, the history and the art of Aragon. The construction of
romanenque cathedral was begun during the second half of the twelfth century, during the time of Bishop Pedro Tarroja and sevral important architectural elements from this period can still be seen today: two external apses and the remains of what must have once been the beautiful nave inside the cathedral.
The rebuilding of the cathedral in Gothic style using plaster and brick took place between 1316 and 1319. The tiles used came from potteries in Zaragoza and its surrounding area. In 1491, the Archbishop Alonso of Aragon ordered two aisles to be added. Nearly sixty years later, during the pontificate of Hernando of Aragon two further sections were added at the foot of the cathedral and this is the layout thast we can see today. Zaragoza's La Seo Cathedral has recently undergone major restoration work and is considered to be a building of great artistic importance. it is indeed, the most significant and valuable historical building in Aragon, representing medieval, renaissance and baroque trends.
Cultural Activity
Concerts : The traditional organ concert series coinciding with lent, organised by the Metropolitan
Chapter, and other concerts promoted by various cultural organisations
Cathedral Visits: The Cathedral is open for visits outside of normal worship hours, with
extensive information provided on its artistic treasures. For the upkeep and
maintenance of the Temple, a financial contribution via an entrance fee is
requested for these visits.
La Seo's Cathedral
Plaza de la Seo, s/n
50001 Zaragoza
Sacristy: 976 29 12 38 Fax: 976 20 07 52
Chapter: 976 29 12 31
Email: laseo@cabildezaragoza.org
Web: www.cabildoezaragoza.org
- 1999 National Restoration Award
- 1999 Europa Nostra Diploma
La Seo del Salvador opens its doors to all those who are in search of god's presence. In this magnificent cathedral, art has become the language of faith. La Seo also opens its doors who search, through beauty, for that transcendent message that is silently revealed by all holy places.
La Seo del Salvador cathedral reflects the faith, the history and the art of Aragon. The construction of
romanenque cathedral was begun during the second half of the twelfth century, during the time of Bishop Pedro Tarroja and sevral important architectural elements from this period can still be seen today: two external apses and the remains of what must have once been the beautiful nave inside the cathedral.
The rebuilding of the cathedral in Gothic style using plaster and brick took place between 1316 and 1319. The tiles used came from potteries in Zaragoza and its surrounding area. In 1491, the Archbishop Alonso of Aragon ordered two aisles to be added. Nearly sixty years later, during the pontificate of Hernando of Aragon two further sections were added at the foot of the cathedral and this is the layout thast we can see today. Zaragoza's La Seo Cathedral has recently undergone major restoration work and is considered to be a building of great artistic importance. it is indeed, the most significant and valuable historical building in Aragon, representing medieval, renaissance and baroque trends.
Cultural Activity
Concerts : The traditional organ concert series coinciding with lent, organised by the Metropolitan
Chapter, and other concerts promoted by various cultural organisations
Cathedral Visits: The Cathedral is open for visits outside of normal worship hours, with
extensive information provided on its artistic treasures. For the upkeep and
maintenance of the Temple, a financial contribution via an entrance fee is
requested for these visits.
La Seo's Cathedral
Plaza de la Seo, s/n
50001 Zaragoza
Sacristy: 976 29 12 38 Fax: 976 20 07 52
Chapter: 976 29 12 31
Email: laseo@cabildezaragoza.org
Web: www.cabildoezaragoza.org
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