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44. Cathedral of San Pedro, Jaca
The cathedral of San Pedro predates most other Spanish
cathedrals by about two centuries, making it the first
Romanesque
cathedral in Aragon. Its construction was
ordered by
King Sancho of Aragón
,
who after traveling to
Rome in 1068, obtained permission to establish an
Episcopal
See
(seat of the Bishop). The chosen place was Jaca, which
would turn it into the first capital of the
Kingdom of Aragon
.
Construction began around the year 1077. The cathedral has
three naves, with impressive Romanesque arches in the interi-
or. The most prominent feature of the façade is its rare stone
royal seal. Interior decorations are rich and varied, with an
elaborate altarpiece and detailed carvings in its walls and
chapels.
The cathedral of course has undergone many expansions and changes over the centuries,
through the history, art, and architecture of Aragon.
Image Credit: The choir of the cathedral. Image by
Ecelan.
When It's Free
All year.
Contact Information
925 25 40 30
Neighborhood
: Jaca.
Public Transportation:
Bus and train station.
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