Catedral de Zamora
About
The Cathedral of Zamora, situated in the historic city of Zamora in Castile and León, is a striking example of Romanesque architecture that was constructed between 1151 and 1174. Rising above the right bank of the Duero River, the cathedral’s Latin cross plan features a nave with two aisles, a short transept, and three semicircular apses, many of which were later replaced by Gothic vaults. Both its interior and exterior boast remarkable artistic details—from the richly sculpted Puerta del Obispo (Bishop’s Door) to the soaring dome-tower that crowns its northern façade. Visitors can also admire the choir stalls, carved in the early 16th century, and explore the Cathedral Museum, which houses Flemish tapestries and a Late Gothic monstrance. Its bell tower, dating to the 13th century, rises 45 m above the city, symbolizing Zamora’s historical and architectural heritage.
Highlights
- Dome-Tower
- Puerta del Obispo
- Choir Stalls
- Cathedral Museum
- Bell Tower