Ceuta Cathedral
| Ceuta Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of St Mary of the Assumption | |
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| Location | Ceuta |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Cathedral |
| Style |
Neoclassical Baroque Renaissance |
| Specifications | |
| Number of towers | 2 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Cadiz y Ceuta |
| Province | Seville |
The Cathedral of St Mary of the Assumption (Spanish: Catedral de Santa María de la Asunción) is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Spanish city of Ceuta located in a small exclave on the north coast of Africa.[1]
The cathedral is a 15th-century structure, built on the site of a sixth-century Christian church. There have been considerable additions to it since its construction, and its most notable external feature today is its neoclassical entrance. Other notable features include a Renaissance black marble portal and a baroque altar in the chapel of Santísmo.
The cathedral contains works of art dating from the 17th century to the present day.
References
- ↑ Hugh Griffin (1 February 2010). Ceuta Mini Guide. Horizon Scientific Press. pp. 14–. ISBN 978-0-9543335-3-9. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
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Coordinates: 35°53′16″N 5°19′00″W / 35.88778°N 5.31667°W
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