Almería Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Almería, Spain
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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.
| Almería Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of the Incarnation | |
| Catedral de la Encarnación | |
Panoramic view of the North façade. | |
 Almería Cathedral | |
| 36.8387°N 2.4672°W | |
| Location | Almería |
| Address | 8, Plaza de la Catedral |
| Country | Spain |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Website | catedralalmeria |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Dedication | Incarnation |
| Dedicated | 1551[1] |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Juan de Orea |
| Style | Gothic, Renaissance |
| Years built | 1524—1562 |
| Administration | |
| Metropolis | Granada |
| Diocese | Almería (since 1492) |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop | Antonio Gómez Cantero |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 3 June 1931 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0000374 |
Description
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
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
Gallery
Main portal.
Retrochoir.
Choir.
Main altar.
Ribbed vaults.
Cloister.
