INTERIOR OF THE CATHEDRAL OF THE ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY OR ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL (Valencia, Spain). Most of Valencia Cathedral was built between the 13th century and the 15th century, and this style was mainly Gothic. However, its construction went on for centuries.[1] As a consequence there is a mixture of artistic styles, ranging…
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VALENCIA CATHEDRAL: A GLIMPSE
VALENCIA CATHEDRAL: A GLIMPSE The Metropolitan Cathedral–Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia (Spanish: Iglesia Catedral-Basílica Metropolitana de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora de Valencia, Valencian: Església Catedral-Basílica Metropolitana de l’Assumpció de la Mare de Déu de València), alternatively known as Saint Mary’s Cathedral or Valencia Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic parish church…
CHURCH OF ST. VINCENT (BESALÚ, GIRONA).
CHURCH OF ST. VINCENT (BESALÚ, GIRONA). Documented in the year 977 AD, the parish church of Besalú is a Romanesque construction with certain elelments of the transition to Gothic, such as the rose window and the main window. A Gothic side chapel contains the true Cross. CSFH VIDEO
CHURCH OF ST. MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, IN PORGUERES (GIRONA, SPAIN).
CHURCH OF ST. MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, IN PORGUERES (GIRONA, SPAIN). A 12th c. Romanesque Church, characterized by its semi-circular arches, thick walls with few and small openings, arcades (or series of arches), giving a visual sensation of symmetry and simplicity. CSFH PHOTOS AND VIDEO.
A PEEK AT THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. MARY OF GIRONA.
A PEEK AT THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. MARY OF GIRONA (CATALONIA, SPAIN). Sharing you a vid of the interior (nave) and ceiling of the cathedral taken a few days ago. Happy virtual sight-seeing! CSFH VIDEO
GIRONA CATHEDRAL RELIGIOUS IMAGES.
GIRONA CATHEDRAL RELIGIOUS IMAGES. Sharing some pics of some religious images found in the Girona Cathedral and Museum. CSFH VIDEO
GIRONA CATHEDRAL: A GLIMPSE
GIRONA CATHEDRAL: A GLIMPSE The Girona Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Girona (in Catalan: Catedral de Santa Maria de Girona or simply Catedral de Girona), is a Roman Catholic church located in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Girona. The cathedral’s interior includes…
SHRINE OF THE VIRGIN OF THE OAK (VIRGEN DE LA ENCINA) IN ARTZINIEGA, SPAIN.
SHRINE OF THE VIRGIN OF THE OAK (VIRGEN DE LA ENCINA) IN ARTZINIEGA, SPAIN. The Shrine of the Virgin of the Oak is a temple which is built over a pre-Roman (4th-5th c. A.D.) occupation, as confirmed by the discoveries made at the archaeological site and excavations inside the Sanctuary, during the second half…
SAN JUAN GASTELUGATXE (BERMEO, SPAIN)
SAN JUAN GASTELUGATXE (BERMEO, SPAIN) Sharing you some photos I took during a visit made with lay and priests friends today. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, whose name means “castle rock” in Basque (“gaztelu” = castle + “aitz” = rock), is a definite “must” if you are visiting the Basque Country. It is an island located…
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