The Cathedral is the
finest monument in the region. Its construction began towards the
end of the fourteenth century, and despite the modifications it has
undergone, the Gothic structure of the building is still evident.
It has three naves, a transept which barely extends beyond the naves,
and a seven-sided apse. The work was not completed until the mid eighteenth
century, and the building reflects the styles of the different periods.
in style and was completed in 1754 by Jaime Sort Meliil. It has been
interpreted by some as an immense altarpiece, whereas others see it
as a religious adaptation of German rococo theatre. It is a well balanced
mix of concave and rectilinear elements, together with classical motifs
such as large columns, and rococo elements such as decorative stone
chippings and sculptures characteristic of this artistic movement.
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