Aragón - This is the visit of the remodeled Cathedral of Tarazona

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Ceiling decoration of the Tarazona Cathedral in Aragon

The possibility of knowing thetarazona cathedral well justifies a tourist getaway to this town of Aragon It has a long history behind it.

From the aforementioned cathedral, you may know that it is a building that for several decades was closed to the public by major renovation works, and that after its reopening in April 2011, it is well worth going to Tarazona to visit it

The first thing that will surprise you about this cathedral whose origins date back to the 13th century is the great contrast between its exterior and its interior.

Central nave of the Tarazona Cathedral in Aragon

Indeed, the tarazona cathedral you will recognize her thanks to her great Mudejar tower and his dome In the same architectural style.

However the portico Main entrance to the cathedral is in style baroque.

And then, when you access the main ship, you will be surprised to discover an imposing Gothic cathedral.

This is explained because after suffering serious damage in the mid-fourteenth century during the known as Pedros War, when its reconstruction was approached at the end of the 15th century, it was already carried out in Moorish style.

What to see in Tarazona Cathedral

For visit the Cathedral of Tarazona You will enter through a modern access that has been enabled in the northern part of the building.

Mudejar cloister of the Cathedral of Tarazona in Aragon

After passing through the area where the ticket offices are located, you first access one of the cloister's galleries, which is being remodeled.

This space has been used to install a exposition where, through large information panels, the history of the cathedral and the restoration process.

Before accessing the main nave of the Cathedral of Tarazona I advise you to watch the audiovisual that with a succession of photos shows you in what state the cathedral was before its reform was addressed in 1996.

Also, do not forget to go out to the central courtyard of the cloister.

Tarazona Cathedral in Aragon

Look at the large lattices made of plaster, all of different design; It is said that something similar can only be seen in India.

And it is time to access the main nave of the cathedral.

You will find an unequivocally Gothic structure, specifically at the head, but you will see a decoration with a mix of architectural styles.

So you can see corners of Gothic style, but also Baroque, passing through the Mudejar and Renaissance.

Decoration of the vault of the head of the Cathedral of Tarazona

Undoubtedly it is in the header where the greatest architectural wealth is concentrated, to the point that the vault of the Main Chapel It is known as the Sistine Chapel of Aragon.

Inside the cathedral there are three naves, with the highest altitude central.

The great Gothic columns, like the walls, are painted a light gray tone, but you will also find corners with Gothic paintings.

The roofs of the main nave and the transept will get your attention for its star-crossed vaults.

Cimborrio of the Cathedral of Tarazona in Aragon

On the other hand the Main Chapel show a great altarpiece 1619 sculptural, which replaced the original medieval style.

The artistic value of the enormous one is worth highlighting in the ambulatory area gothic altarpiece painted in 1408 by Juan de Levi, which you will see in one of the chapels.

The San Andres Chapel, an addition after the ambulatory, in the 17th century it was changed to Baroque style with a decoration of polychrome stucco panels imitating marble and four large Baroque canvases, which produces a striking contrast with the rest of the building.

On the other hand, the great Mudejar dome It is one of the most prominent elements of the cathedral.

Baroque chapel of San Andrés in the Cathedral of Tarazona

It began to be built in 1543 to replace the old skylight that was in poor condition.

Do not forget to look at its large interior decoration in Renaissance style, which includes 1580 paintings.

Another corner that I want to highlight is the imposing pulpit located in the central nave, in front of the choir. From the 16th century, it has a decoration with plasterwork with vegetal forms.

Of course, in your tour of the cathedral you will see that most of the chapels that surround the nave are closed pending restoration.

For its part, the choir and its chairs will not be a corner that will call your attention especially.

Decoration of the pulpit of the Cathedral of Tarazona

And as for the trascoro, in the seventeenth century another addition with baroque decoration was carried out.

Schedules cathedral Tarazona

The visiting hours of the Cathedral of Tarazona In high season, from April to mid-September, they are, from Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

On Sundays you can visit from 11 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 6 pm in the afternoon. On Mondays the cathedral is closed to visitors.

As for the low season, from mid-September to mid-March, the hours are from Wednesday to Friday, from 11 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 6 pm; On Saturday afternoons it closes at 7 pm and on Sundays it does not open in the afternoon.

Also in low season the cathedral can not be visited either Monday or Tuesday.

These schedules can be affected by celebrations and liturgical acts, so it is advisable to check the updated opening hours.

Cimborrio of the cathedral of Tarazona in Aragon

The ticket prices They are 4 euros, for the general public, and 3 euros, for children from 12 to 18 years old, young card, students, retirees, disabled people, large families and unemployed.

Admission is free for children under 12 years.

You can sign up forguided tours of the cathedral, with a duration of 45 minutes.

He price of them is 1.5o euros, and you should sign up beforehand (phone 976 640 271 or email [email protected]).

Or if you prefer, you can rent a audio guide for 1.50 euros.

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