Cádiz Catedral, Andalusia, Spain by IloontjeQ

Photography • Historical • posted on Mar 09, 2009

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At the horizont you see the Cadiz Cathedral, also known as Catedral Nueva ("New Cathedral") was built in the 18th century in the High Baroque style. It took 116 years to complete, and the Neoclassical style was incorporated towards the end of construction. The cathedral has just completed massive and much-needed restoration work. The huge edifice is decorated entirely in stone, with no gold in sight, and in perfect proportions. It is topped by a golden (not real gold) tiled dome that adds a Moorish feel; you can climb to the roof for a closer look at the dome and a fine view over Cadiz to the sea.