The Little Jewel
Cathedral of Ciudad Rodrigo
It is a cathedral full of masterpieces. The Portico del Perdón alone contains more than 400 Romanesque and Gothic sculptures of great beauty. Although it began in the 12th century, the work continued to the 15th, meaning that its style shows a clear transition from Romanesque to Gothic, as well as the Neoclassic tower.
One of the principal attractions is the impressive Gothic vault. The choir should not be forgotten either, strangely it has no religious motifs instead is decorated with fauna and flora images. The cloister is wonderful and is where the contrast between the two styles of architecture is best noted.
Another jewel, the impressive Portico del Perdon is compared by some to the Catedral de Santiago de Competela. During the War of Independence this part of the building was fired at by Napoleonic troops and has the impacts of cannon fire on it.
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Religious architecture
- Construction:
- Cathedral
- Predominant styles:
- Romanesque, Gothic
- Historical Period:
- Middle Ages
Address
Plaza de San Salvador, 1. Ciudad Rodrigo. 37500 Salamanca.
Telephone: 923 481 424
Email: catedralciudadrodrigo@gmail.com
Website: http://catedralciudadrodrigo.com/
More information
Tourist Office of Ciudad Rodrigo
Plaza Mayor, 27. Municipality of Ciudad Rodrigo. Salamanca.
Teléfono: 923 498 400
Fax: 923 498 401
Email: registro@aytociudadrodrigo.es
Página Web: http://www.aytociudadrodrigo.es
C/ Juan Arias, 2 (Palacio de los Águila). Ciudad Rodrigo. 37500 Salamanca.
Email: ofiturismo@aytociudadrodrigo.es
Website: http://www.turismociudadrodrigo.com
Tourist Office of Ciudad Rodrigo
Avda. de Sefarad s/n. Ciudad Rodrigo. 37500 Salamanca.
Telephone: 923 498 400 / 627 453 424
Fax: 923 498 401
Email: ofiturismo@aytociudadrodrigo.es
Website: http://www.turismociudadrodrigo.com
Tourist Office of Salamanca
P/ Mayor, 32. Salamanca. 37002 Salamanca.
Telephone: 902 302 002 / 923 218 342
Fax: 923 263 409
Email: informacion@turismodesalamanca.com
Website: http://www.salamanca.es
Opening hours
- From April, 6 to June, 1:
- Monday to saturday: 11:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 20:00. Guided tours:viernes y sábados: 12:30 y 17:30h.
- Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00. Guided tours:Domingos: 12:30h
Tickets
- General: 6 €
- Reduced: 5 €
- Groups: 3.5 €
Remarks: Ascent to the tower: Fridays and Saturdays 13:30 and 18:30h. and Sundays 13:30h. On Saturday the opening hours can change for weddings celebrations. Last visit 30 minutes before closing. Audioguide included.
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