Almería Cathedral

The Cathedral of Almería (Spanish: Catedral de Almería), in full the Cathedral of the Incarnation of Almería (Spanish: Catedral de la Encarnación de Almería), is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Almería, Andalusia, Spain. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Almería.

Almería Cathedral
Cathedral of the Incarnation
Catedral de la Encarnación
Panoramic view of the North façade.
36.8387°N 2.4672°W / 36.8387; -2.4672
Location	Almería
Address	8, Plaza de la Catedral
Country	Spain
Denomination	Catholic
Website	catedralalmeria.com
History
Status	Cathedral
Dedication	Incarnation
Dedicated	1551[1]
Architecture
Architect(s)	Juan de Orea
Style	Gothic, Renaissance
Years built	1524—1562
Administration
Metropolis	Granada
Diocese	Almería (since 1492)
Clergy
Bishop(s)	Antonio Gómez Cantero
Spanish Cultural Heritage
Type	Non-movable
Criteria	Monument
Designated	3 June 1931
Reference no.	RI-51-0000374

Description

The cathedral was built in the 16th century after an earthquake destroyed its predecessor. Its construction spans the period 1524 to 1562. It employs Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles as well as incorporating defensive features. Its last bell was built in 1805.^[2]

Conservation

It is protected by the heritage listing Bien de Interés Cultural, having been declared as a Monumento histórico-artístico perteneciente al Tesoro Artístico Nacional by the decree of the June 3, 1931.^[3]

Media interest

On March 21, 1969, the cathedral was used as a location for the American film Patton.^[4]

Gallery

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  Main portal.
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  Retrochoir.
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  Choir.
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  Main altar.
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  Ribbed vaults.
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  Cloister.