Teruel Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathedral of Saint Mary of Mediavilla of TeruelCatedral de Santa María de Mediavilla de Teruel |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Year consecrated | 1587 |
| Status | cathedral |
| Location | |
| Location | Teruel, Aragon, Spain |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | church |
| Architectural style | Mudéjar, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance |
| Groundbreaking | 1171 |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Part of | Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iv) |
| Inscription | 1986 (10th Session) |
| Extensions | 2001, 2016 |
The Cathedral of Teruel is a church in Teruel, Aragon, Spain. It belongs to St. Mary. It is a notable example of Mudéjar architecture. Since 1986, it has been part of the UNESCO Heritage site Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon.
Overview
The bell tower is one of the best preserved Mudéjar towers in Spain. It is square. It has three floors. It is decorated with azulejos (painted tiles) and ceramic glaze. At the top is an octagonal lantern from the 18th century.
Images for kids
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Tower of the Cathedral
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Mudéjar coffered ceiling of the cathedral
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Mudéjar lantern tower
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The Neo-mudéjar southern facade (1909)
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See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Teruel para niños
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