Avila Cathedral BW
by Joan Carroll
Title
Avila Cathedral BW
Artist
Joan Carroll
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art
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It's fascinating to imagine what Avila Spain looked like and what the builders had in mind over 900 years ago when construction on the cathedral was begun. Compared to some other European cathedrals still standing today, Avila's cathedral seems a bit dark and gloomy, broken only by the bright lighting around the altar. Construction on Avila Cathedral began in 1095, shortly after the Reconquest. The earliest parts were in the Romanesque style and built like a fortress -- in fact, the apse is built right into the city walls, making the cathedral half church, half fortress, in design as well as in practice. Most of the cathedral that can be seen today was built between the 12th and 14th centuries. During this time, the trend moved from Romanesque to Gothic styles. However, the distinctive mottled 'blood' limestone is from the Romanesque period. The altarpiece is from the early 16th century. It was designated a National Monument in 1949. The entire city of Avila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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February 18th, 2016
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