Burgo de Osma Cathedral
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The Cathedral of Burgo de Osma is a Roman Catholic church located in El Burgo de Osma, central Spain. It is in the Gothic architectural style, and was constructed on an area previously occupied by a Romanesque church. It is one of the best preserved medieval buildings in the country,[2] and considered one of the best examples of thirteenth-century gothic architecture in Spain.[3] The building of the church started in 1232, and was completed in 1784. The cloister is from 1512. The tower is from 1739.[4] The cathedral is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.
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Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Prefecture | Roman Catholic Diocese of Osma-Soria |
Province | Province of Soria |
Region | Castile and León |
Year consecrated | 1272 |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Municipality | El Burgo de Osma |
Prefecture | Roman Catholic Diocese of Osma-Soria |
Geographic coordinates | 41.585629°N 3.071°W / 41.585629; -3.071 |
Architecture | |
Type | church |
Style | Gothic, Baroque, Neoclassic |
Groundbreaking | 1232 |
Completed | 1784 |
Specifications | |
Direction of façade | south |
Height (max) | 72 m (236 ft)[1] |
Website | |
official website |
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It is the seat of the Bishop of Osma