The Cathedral of Mondoñedo is a

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cathedral located in the town of

Mondoñedo Mondoñedo () is a small town and municipality in the Galician province of Lugo, Spain. , the town has a population of 4,508. Mondoñedo occupies a sheltered valley among the northern outliers of the Cantabrian Mountains. Despite being the core ...

, in the region of

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. It features a combination of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles, with most of the structure being built between 1219 and 1243. In the 18th century, the façade was remodeled, and the towers were added, giving the cathedral its present appearance.

History

Construction of the cathedral began in 1219, and it was consecrated in 1248. The façade features a Gothic rose window. The cathedral was declared a national monument in 1902.

Notable people

* Ramón González Barrón (1897–1987), served as choirmaster at Mondoñedo Cathedral from 1921 to 1926.

References

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Churches in Galicia (Spain) Buildings and structures completed in 1248 Churches completed in the 1240s Bien de Interés Cultural landmarks in the Province of Lugo