Monzón Cathedral

Aereal view of the Cathedral of Monzón

The Cathedral of Monzón or Catedral de Santa María del Romeral is the Roman Catholic cathedral in the town of Monzón in the province of Huesca, autonomous community of Aragon, Spain.

History

Since 1995, this has been the co-cathedral of the diocese of Barbastro-Monzón, along with the Barbastro Cathedral.

The initial church was built in Romanesque style, but modified across the centuries. The apse has components of Gothic style. The church was made a collegiate church in 1607. In 1949, it was made a national monument.[1]

References

  1. Diocese of Barbastro-Monzón, entry on cathedrals.

Coordinates: 41°54′37″N 0°11′40″E / 41.9103°N 0.1944°E / 41.9103; 0.1944

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