Catedral Vieja de Santa Maria de la Sede de Salamanca
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The Cathedral of Santa María, known as the Old Cathedral, is one of the two cathedrals in Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain. Founded by Bishop Jerome of Périgord, its construction began in the first third of the 12th century and was finished at the end of the 14th century, in Romanesque and Gothic style.
attractions: Salamanca Cathedral, Huerto de Calixto y Melibea, Roman bridge of Salamanca, Casa Lis, Museum of Automotive History, Convent of San Esteban, Frog of Salamanca, Casa de las Conchas, Cueva de Salamanca, Monterrey's palace, restaurants: Bambú Tapas y Brasas, Mesón Cervantes, Vinodiario, CASA PACA Salamanca, La Pepita Burger Bar - Salamanca, Restaurante Isidro, Taberna de Dionisos, Restaurante cafetería Mándala, Café Novelty, La Mariseca
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The Cathedral of Santa María, known as the Old Cathedral, is one of the two cathedrals in Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain. Founded by Bishop Jerome of Périgord, its construction began in the first third of the 12th century and was finished at the end of the 14th century, in Romanesque and Gothic style.
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This is the older of the churches that make up Salamanca Cathedral. The Old Cathedral dates back to the 12th century when founded by Bishop Jerome Perigord. It was built during the 12th and 13th centuries and is mainly Romanesque in architecture with some Gothic features including the vaulted nave. The Old Cathedral is dedicated to Santa Maria de la Sede (St. Mary of the See). The Old Cathedral can be visited as part of a combined ticket (€10 per adult) that includes entry into the New Cathedral, cloister & historic chapels as well as the Episcopal Palace exhibition rooms just across from the cathedrals at Plaza Juan XXIII. Highlights for us were the frescos in St. Martin's Chapel and the beautiful ancient chapel of St. Barbara. However, most impressive is the apse altarpiece, a cycle of 53 scenes known collectively as the Final Judgement by Italian painter Dello Delli. This is a remarkable cathedral treasure, worth spending some time to enjoy. The cloister area was mainly closed during our visit but we enjoyed the small museum setup with a handful of rooms containing cathedral antiquity and artworks. Then, through the shop and over to the Episcopal Palace to see the exhibition rooms and artworks there. That wraps up your visit to the Salamanca Cathedral complex.
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Catedral Vieja or Old Cathedral was founded by Bishop Jerome of Perigord (10??-1120), and was built in XII-XV centuries, and it is expressively Late-Romanesque/Early Gothic in style. High altar was created in 1430-1450 and its 58 panels were painted by Italian painters Dello Delli (1403-1470) and his brothers Nicola Delli and Sansone Delli. The population of Salamanca was growing very quickly in the XV century because of its university, and Old Cathedral couldn't admit all believers. That is why King Fernando, the Catholic (1452-1516), who was the Fernando II of Aragon and Fernando V of Castile commissioned construction of new cathedral. It was built between 1513 and 1733 right over the old cathedral. That's why today you can see old cathedral only from the belfry. The project of the cathedral was designed by Spanish architects Anton Egas and Alonso Rodrigues. The first stone of New Cathedral was laid in 1512 by Francisco de Cabrera y Bobadilla (14??-1529) the Bishop of Salamanca. His splendid tomb is in the New Cathedral. Salamanca, Castile and Leon, Kingdom of 🇪🇸 Spain 🇪🇸. December 1, 2014.
Oleg NaumovOleg Naumov
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The Old Cathedral of Salamanca (Cathedral Vieja de Salamanca in Spanish) is one of two existing cathedrals in the city of Salamanca, Castile and Leon, Spain. It was founded by Bishop Jerónimo de Perigord. Its construction began in the first third of the 12th century, continuing until the 14th century. Its architecture has Romanesque and Gothic influences. It is dedicated to Santa Maria da Sede. The cathedral has a Latin cross plan and three Romanesque naves, topped by Gothic transitional vaults. The main door, although it has lost part of its original artistic value, still conserves two statues, representing scenes of the Annunciation, one on each side.According to a legend, the San Martín Chapel or Olive Oil Chapel, where the ports of oils that were later used in the lamps of the Cathedral, served as a refuge for Franco, a general of the time. It is also worth mentioning that in the Old Cathedral there was a dome that became known by popular as the Torre do Galo, this mainly due to a weather vane that had in the crown.
Artur VictoriaArtur Victoria
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**Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja)** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ La Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja) di Salamanca è un autentico capolavoro del Romanico spagnolo, una testimonianza storica e artistica che affascina ogni visitatore con la sua bellezza e la sua atmosfera mistica. Costruita tra il XII e il XIV secolo, questa cattedrale è uno dei tesori più preziosi della città. L'esterno della Catedral Vieja colpisce per la sua maestosità e l'armonia delle sue forme. La Torre del Gallo, con il suo caratteristico gallo in cima, è uno dei simboli più riconoscibili di Salamanca e offre una vista panoramica mozzafiato sulla città e sulla vicina Catedral Nueva. All'interno, la cattedrale è un vero scrigno di arte e storia. Il coro ligneo, con i suoi dettagli finemente intagliati, è un esempio di maestria artigianale. Gli affreschi che adornano le cappelle e il soffitto, come il maestoso "Giudizio Universale" nella Cappella di San Martín, sono opere d'arte straordinarie che meritano un'attenzione particolare. L'altare maggiore, con il suo splendido retablo gotico, è uno dei punti focali della cattedrale. Ogni scena rappresentata racconta una parte della storia sacra, arricchendo l'esperienza del visitatore con un profondo senso di spiritualità e riflessione. Una delle caratteristiche più affascinanti della Catedral Vieja è la sua connessione con la Catedral Nueva. Il passaggio tra le due cattedrali offre un contrasto affascinante tra lo stile romanico e quello gotico-barocco, permettendo di apprezzare l'evoluzione dell'architettura religiosa attraverso i secoli. In sintesi, la Old Cathedral di Salamanca è un luogo di straordinaria bellezza e significato storico. Visitarla è un'esperienza imperdibile che offre uno sguardo approfondito sulla ricca eredità culturale e artistica della città. Non perdere l'occasione di esplorare questa magnifica cattedrale durante il tuo soggiorno a Salamanca. FoodTripGo ti aiuta a pianificare il tuo viaggio ideale e su misura.
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La Seo de Santa María o Catedral Vieja (Salamanca, España). La antigua Ciudad de Salamanca, su barrio histórico, se extiende en pendiente hacia el río Tormes con varios cerros o elevaciones: el monte San Vicente donde estuvo el primitivo asentamiento la ciudad, y, donde hoy por hoy, se han encontrado restos del siglo VII a.C. aunque sigue excavándose hacia abajo; el cerro de San Cristóbal en la parte más alta del recinto histórico; el cerro de San Isidro, cerca de La Clerecía, el cerro de las Catedrales...hay otras peñas como la de debajo de la inmensa iglesia del Convento de San Esteban... Salamanca hoy tiene dos catedrales, pero tambíén le quedan otros dos templos grandes como catedrales: las mencionadas iglesias de San Esteban y La Clerecía. Las Catedrales de Salamanca (los religiosos la llaman "Catedral" púes funciona como unidad aunque para determinados actos se use una u otra: por ejemplo, para Misas Mozárabes, siempre es en la Vieja). Por cierto, en los documentos antiguos del cabildo jamás se habla de "catedral" : se llamaban "Iglesia Vieja" e "Iglesia Nueva". Es el templo con culto más antiguo de Salamanca ignorándose la fecha exacta de inicio de las obras de esta catedral fundada en 1102. Se calcula que las obras debieron empezar hacía 1140, estándo documentado que h. 1150 se estaba levantando. Hoy el retablo mayor de la misma la preside la imagen románica de su patrona Santa María de la Vega, pero no fué su imagen titular, ya que llegó a ella a principios del siglo XX.
Francisco José Jaspe y AnidoFrancisco José Jaspe y Anido
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Es fabulosa!! Lo que más destaca de la Catedral Vieja es su fachada, una maravilla tallada en piedra que presenta una intrincada decoración que incluye esculturas, relieves y detalles ornamentales. El interior es igualmente impresionante, con altas bóvedas de crucería, vitrales de colores que filtran la luz divinamente y una atmósfera que inspira reverencia. Uno de los aspectos más destacados de la catedral es su claustro, un remanso de paz que contrasta con la bulliciosa vida universitaria de Salamanca. Aquí, los visitantes pueden pasear entre arcos y columnas, rodeados de historia y arte. La Catedral Vieja también alberga un Museo Catedralicio que exhibe una impresionante colección de arte sacro, incluyendo retablos, esculturas y objetos litúrgicos. En resumen, la Catedral Vieja de Salamanca es una joya arquitectónica que combina historia, arte y espiritualidad en un solo lugar. Visitarla es una experiencia enriquecedora que permite a los visitantes conectar con el pasado y apreciar la maestría de los artesanos y arquitectos que la construyeron.
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