RELIGIOUS BUILDINGSCATHEDRAL OF OVIEDO, COVADONGA, MOSQUE OF CÓRDOBA,

CATHREDAL DE SEVILLA

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Cathedral of Oviedo

The original Pre-Romanesque church was constructed in 876 by King Fruela I but the cathedra of today is the product of centuries of additions. It’s style is mainly Gothic.The central Gothic altarpiece depicting scenes from the life of Christ’s, is one of the most important in Spain.The wooden statue of El Salvador, from the 13th Century, have been venerated by pignims on the Camino de Santiago for hundreds of years .The Capilla del Rey Casto is the most beautiful chapel with a Baroque style. It keeps the mortal remains of Alfonso II and other rulas of Asturias.The Cámara Santa is a UNESCO hertage site. It is the sanctian of the most important relics in Asturias.

Location: It is located in the centre of Oviedo, in the Asturias region of northem Spain.Oviedo is the capital city in Asturias and you can get there by car or trainor bus.Asturias’ airport is only 40 minutes drive from Oviedo

Opening times:November, December, January and February: -Mornings from 10 a.m to 2p.m - Afternoons from 4 p.m to 6 p.mMarch, April, May and October: - Mornings from 10 a.m to 2 p.m - Afternoons from 4 a.m to 7 a.mJune : From 10 a.m to 2 p.m From 4 p.m to 8 p.mJuly and August: From 10 a.m to 8 p.m September: From 10 a.m to 7 p.m

Prices:Ticket to the Camara Santa Museum and cloister: -General: 3€ - Retired people, groups of 10 people or schoolchildren: 24€

Cathedral of SevilleSite information

Names: Catedral de Sevilla · Seville Cathedral

Country: Spain

Categories: cathedrals; change of religion; 

World Heritage Sites

Styles: Gothic

Dates: 1402-1506

Visitor and Contact Information

Address: Av. de la Constitucion s/n, Seville,

Spain

Seville, Spain

Phone: 95-421-49-71

Visit Price:With Guided Tour: € 53.00 per person. Children 6-11 years: 50%, up to 5 years FREE. It includes: the Plaza of Spain, the Tower of Gold, the Cathedral, the Giralda and the Barrio de Santa Cruz.Without Guided Tour: they are priced at € 8.00 per person. Tickets for children up to 16 years old are priced at € 3.00 per person. The entrance for pensioners, unemployed and disabled is free.

The schedule of the Cathedral is:Winter time:Monday to Saturday: 11:00 to 17:00. Sunday: de 14:30 to 18:00 Sumer sduleche:Monday to Saturday: 9:30 to 16:00. Sunday: 14:30 to 18:00.

History of Seville’s Cathedral

General informationArchitect: Juan de CastilloOpening: 1528History: The cathedral's construction lasted over a century, from 1401 to 1506. The basilica occupies the site of the great Aljama mosque, built in the late 12th century by the Almohads, the ruling Moorish dynasty, of which the only remaining parts are the Patio de Naranjas, the Puerta del Perdon (on Calle Alemanes, on the north side), and the Giralda (formerly the minaret, now the belltower).

Basilica of CovadongaThe BasilicaWhen ascending the steep curves to the sanctuary one finds it there, suddenly, in a steep place. Very close to the Santa Cueva is the Basilica of Covadonga. Built between the years 1877-1901.For its construction was used stone of the same mountain of Covadonga, from there it obtains its characteristic rosaceous color. It was King Alfonso XII who in an inaugural act of the works fired the first borehole used to fly Mount Cueto over where the basilica is currently.The spectacular bell known as "La Campanona" is three meters high and weighs four tons. How to get:From Cangas de Onís, take the AS-114 for about 2.5km, at the roundabout take the AS-262 that goes up to the basilica. The way is indicated.Note: On busy days, especially in summer, accesses may be collapsed and access may sometimes be cut off in a private vehicle. For this there are minibuses that take visitors to the basilica as well as the lakes. Address: 33589, AsturiasOpening: 1901Style: Neo-RomanesqueProvince: AsturiasArchitect: Roberto Frassinelli, Federico Aparici

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History about itCovadonga is the place where the Reconquista was begun by the king Pelayo. It is the gateway to the Picos de Europa National Park.The basilica, next to the cave where the image of Santina is venerated, is a place of worship and pilgrimage of all the Asturian people. The basilica is a Neo-Romanesque style building, with two tall towers flanking the main portal. Inside it houses works of great value, such as a Madrazo canvas. In the square of the basilica is the statue of King Pelayo. In a cave, which is accessed by a large staircase, is the image of Santina, the tomb of King Pelayo and that of King Alfonso I. From the cave a cataract emerges and at the foot of it a source of seven pipes. At the altar, a gold panel represents the battle of Covadonga.

Mosque of Córdoba

PricesAdults: 8 €Children: ( 10-14) 4€Children under 10 years: Free

Address: Calle Torrijos, 10Postal code: 14003Municipality: CórdobaProvince: CórdobaCountry: Spain

Timetable of visits: November – February: *From Monday to Saturday: 8.30 a.m to 11.30 a.m * Sunday and religious holidays: 8.30 a.m to 11.30 a.m / 3 p.m to 6 p.m March – October: * From Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m to 7 p.m * Sunday and religious holidays: 8.30 a.m- 11.30 a.m / 3 p.m to 7 p.m