Cuenca Spain Cathedral Painterly
by Joan Carroll
Title
Cuenca Spain Cathedral Painterly
Artist
Joan Carroll
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Photograph - Photography And Digital Art
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It was a cold and sunny day, just perfect for hanging out in the plaza in front of the Cathedral of Nuestra Senora de Gracia. Like many a cathedral in Europe, it has quite an architectural pedigree. Work began in 1196 and was largely completed by 1257, with many renovations over time. It is one of the earliest Spanish examples of Gothic architecture, built at a time when the Romanesque style predominated in the Iberian Peninsula. In particular, the cathedral is characteristic of the Norman and Anglo-Norman architecture of the 12th century. The exterior was almost completely renovated in the 16th century. In the 17th century, the facade and the towers were reformed in the Baroque style, while at the beginning of the 20th century the facade was reconstructed in the neo-Gothic style repair damage caused when the bell tower collapsed in 1902. The interior has had at least as many alterations and renovations. To say that ‘it is a work in progress’ is probably accurate! The Cathedral is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site encompassing the historic walled town of Cuenca.
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