Cathedral of Ani
Ani, Kars, Merkez, Türkiye Christianity
The principal cathedral of medieval Ani, a masterpiece of the Armenian architectural tradition within the UNESCO-listed city.
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Cuenca Cathedral
Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain Christianity
A major early Gothic cathedral distinguished by unusual Norman-French architectural influence.
Granada Cathedral
Granada, Andalusia, Spain Christianity
A major Renaissance cathedral created after the Christian conquest of Granada, notable for the work of Diego de Siloé.
Segovia Cathedral
Segovia, Castilla y León, Spain Christianity
A monumental late Gothic cathedral dominating Segovia’s historic centre.
Ávila Cathedral
Ávila, Castilla y León, Spain Christianity
A fortified cathedral whose apse forms part of Ávila’s medieval defensive wall, marking the transition from Romanesque to Gothic architecture in Spain.
Pamplona Cathedral
Pamplona, Navarre, Spain Christianity
Pamplona’s cathedral, a major Camino monument associated with the medieval kings of Navarre and the venerated image of Santa María la Real.
Palma Cathedral
Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain Christianity
Mallorca’s monumental Gothic cathedral overlooking Palma’s waterfront, with important royal, liturgical and artistic associations.
Barcelona Cathedral
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Christianity
Barcelona’s historic cathedral, dedicated to the Holy Cross and St. Eulalia and rooted in an earlier Christian sacred site.
Santo Domingo de la Calzada Cathedral
Santo Domingo de la Calzada, La Rioja, Spain Christianity
A major Camino cathedral preserving the tomb and cult of St. Dominic de la Calzada, a saint closely associated with care for…
León Cathedral
León, Castilla y León, Spain Christianity
A major Camino cathedral celebrated for its luminous Gothic architecture and exceptional stained glass.
Jaca Cathedral
Jaca, Huesca, Aragón, Spain Christianity
One of the formative monuments of Spanish Romanesque architecture and an important cathedral on the Camino de Santiago.
Seville Cathedral
Seville, Andalusia, Spain Christianity
A monumental Gothic cathedral built on the site of Seville’s former Almohad congregational mosque, with the Giralda preserving the earlier minaret.