A cathedral with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles

Andalucia Tour ~ Granada (Region) The construction of Guadix Cathedral lasted from the 16th century to the end of the 18th century. The original building was a Visigothic temple on top of which the Hama Mosque was built. Its construction can be divided into three phases: Gothic, when the current cathedral was built by Pedro Morales and Enrique Egás until 1547; Renaissance, when Diego de Siloé worked on the expansion of the building; Baroque, which began in the early 18th century with designs by Vicente Acero, Thomas, Gaspar Cayón de la Vega, Pachote, Ruíz del Peral, Master Moreno and others, in which the facades, roof, high altar, choir and pulpit were built. From the street level, the Cathedral stands out, a real gem where Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles coexist. Built between the 16th and 18th centuries on the ruins of an ancient mosque, it features outstanding rooms such as the sacristy, the work of the master Diego de Siloé, and the magnificent Baroque choir designed by Ruís del Peral. Guadix preserves many examples of Mudéjar architecture. One of the most outstanding churches is the Santiago Cathedral, built in the 16th century. A slender Mudejar tower stands beside its beautiful plate-style façade, while inside the church the precious Mudejar coffered ceiling is a standout feature. Other churches in the city, such as those in San Francisco or Santo Domingo, also retain this feature. #2024TravelReview #SpainTravel #Andalucia