Solsona Cathedral

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Solsona Cathedral
Catedral de Solsona
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Cathedral of Solsona
Religion
Affiliation Catholic Church
Location
Location Solsona, Spain
Architecture
Type church
Style Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque
Groundbreaking1299
Completed1630
Interior and cupola of the Cathedral of Solsona Catedral Solsona Catalonia.jpg
Interior and cupola of the Cathedral of Solsona

The Cathedral of Solsona is a cathedral in Solsona, Catalonia. The apse, in Roman style, probably dates from the twelfth century. [1]

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References

  1. The Catholic Encyclopedia ed. Charles George Herbermann - 1912 "The cathedral of Solsona is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin; the apse, in Roman style, dates probably from the twelfth century, the facade is Baroque ..."

Coordinates: 41°59′39″N1°31′10″E / 41.99417°N 1.51944°E / 41.99417; 1.51944