León - Catedral de León
León - Catedral de León
León - Catedral de León
León - Catedral de León
León - Catedral de León
León - Catedral de León
León - Catedral de León
León - Catedral de León
León - Catedral de León
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León - Catedral de León
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León - Catedral de León
León was founded in 68 AD for a Roman legion from which they were supposed to pacify the rebellious mountain dwellers of Asturias and Cantabria. The name of the settlement that was then developed is based on a refined form of the Latin word "legio".
After the end of the Roman Empire, the city was conquered by the Visigoths and in 712 by the Moors. In 856, after the reconquest under King Ordoño I of Asturias, the city was repopulated. Ordoño II made León the capital of his kingdom of León in 914. Sacked by Almanzor in about 987, the city was reconstructed and repopulated by Alfonso V,
León was an important stop on the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela. Traders and artisans settled in the suburbs and had a strong influence on the development of the city from the 13th century onwards. In the early Middle Ages, the city became prosperous through the cattle trade. However, from the 16th century until the 19th century, the economy and population declined.
The main construction period of the cathedral was between 1255 and 1303.
The first architect was "Master Enrique", who had previously built the transept and nave of Burgos Cathedral between 1243 and 1260. "Master Enrique" directed the construction from 1255 to 1277, using Reims Cathedral as a model. The experience he gained in Burgos prompted him to take a risk, which paid off centuries later, as many openings later had to be bricked up for stability reasons. In the middle of the 19th century, the structure was on the verge of collapse and had to be completely restored. Reconstruction lasted from 1859 to 1901.
In 1302, the work was apparently stopped, probably for financial reasons. This may also be the reason for the comparatively short nave with only five bays, for the lack of a tower in the transept. The upper parts of the cathedral were not completed until 1439.
The five-part porch on the west façade was built in the mid to late 13th century. The design of this sophisticated three-portal complex was based on the most important model of the time, the transept portals of Chartres Cathedral.
In the lowest level of the tympanum, the angels rejoice, swinging censers and playing instruments.
Above (left) the Visitation, Jesus in the manger, Mary in childbed (with the midwives) and Joseph, to whom an angel appears, and the shepherds.
Above (left) Herod, the Magi adorating, Mary and the Flight into Egypt.
Above Massacre of the Innocents
After the end of the Roman Empire, the city was conquered by the Visigoths and in 712 by the Moors. In 856, after the reconquest under King Ordoño I of Asturias, the city was repopulated. Ordoño II made León the capital of his kingdom of León in 914. Sacked by Almanzor in about 987, the city was reconstructed and repopulated by Alfonso V,
León was an important stop on the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela. Traders and artisans settled in the suburbs and had a strong influence on the development of the city from the 13th century onwards. In the early Middle Ages, the city became prosperous through the cattle trade. However, from the 16th century until the 19th century, the economy and population declined.
The main construction period of the cathedral was between 1255 and 1303.
The first architect was "Master Enrique", who had previously built the transept and nave of Burgos Cathedral between 1243 and 1260. "Master Enrique" directed the construction from 1255 to 1277, using Reims Cathedral as a model. The experience he gained in Burgos prompted him to take a risk, which paid off centuries later, as many openings later had to be bricked up for stability reasons. In the middle of the 19th century, the structure was on the verge of collapse and had to be completely restored. Reconstruction lasted from 1859 to 1901.
In 1302, the work was apparently stopped, probably for financial reasons. This may also be the reason for the comparatively short nave with only five bays, for the lack of a tower in the transept. The upper parts of the cathedral were not completed until 1439.
The five-part porch on the west façade was built in the mid to late 13th century. The design of this sophisticated three-portal complex was based on the most important model of the time, the transept portals of Chartres Cathedral.
In the lowest level of the tympanum, the angels rejoice, swinging censers and playing instruments.
Above (left) the Visitation, Jesus in the manger, Mary in childbed (with the midwives) and Joseph, to whom an angel appears, and the shepherds.
Above (left) Herod, the Magi adorating, Mary and the Flight into Egypt.
Above Massacre of the Innocents
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