Catedral de Tui
Catedral de Tui
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Nearest city:
Vigo
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Pza. de San Fernando, s/n
36700 Tui Pontevedra
Spain
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This cathedral is the best example of the city of Tui’s artistic wealth. It began construction in the 12th century and the layout, outer walls, north entrance and the capitals’ iconography are all in the Romanesque style. It was the first cathedral in the Iberian Peninsula to have a Gothic facade. The tympanum has different scenes associated with the birth of Christ.
Noteworthy in the interior are the altarpiece, the reliquary altar of the Relic Chapel, the Cathedral Museum and the wonderful cloister, the only Gothic one of all the Galician cathedrals. The views from the Soutomaior Tower are also outstanding, as well as the Romanesque chapter house from the 12th century.
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Figures of protection
Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC)
Language
Gallego
Spanish
Portuguese
English
Landscape interest of the surroundings
Elevated
Description of the environment
Urban
Chronology
En 1120 se empieza a edificar la nueva iglesia, contando con el apoyo de la realeza, siendo finalizada en el 1180, donde se conjugan dos artes, que aunque no coincidentes en el tiempo, se entremezclan debido a las posteriores reformas. Así...
Responsible body
Diócesis de Tui-Vigo
State of conservation
Good