Santa María de León Cathedral, also called The House of Light or the Pulchra Leonina is in the city of León in north-western Spain. It is the third Roman Catholic cathedral to be built on the site of what was originally a Roman bath. The first cathedral was built by King Ordoño II of León. It was probably built in the Mozarabic style but was damaged in the 990s. The second cathedral was consecrated in 1073. It was built in the Romanesque style of architecture. The present Gothic style cathedral was started in 1255. It was completed about 50 years later. The cathedral has some of the finest examples of stained glass windows in all of Europe.
León Cathedral
Questions and Answers
Q: Where is Santa María de León Cathedral located?
A: Santa María de León Cathedral is located in the city of León in north-western Spain.
Q: How many Roman Catholic cathedrals have been built on the site of Santa María de León Cathedral?
A: Three Roman Catholic cathedrals have been built on the site of Santa María de León Cathedral.
Q: Who built the first cathedral?
A: The first cathedral was built by King Ordoño II of León.
Q: In what architectural style was the second cathedral built?
A: The second cathedral was built in the Romanesque style of architecture.
Q: When was the present Gothic style cathedral started?
A: The present Gothic style cathedral was started in 1255.
Q: How long did it take to complete the present Gothic style cathedral?
A: It took about 50 years to complete the present Gothic style cathedral.
Q: What is Santa María de León Cathedral known for having some of the finest examples of?
A: Santa María de León Cathedral is known for having some of the finest examples of stained glass windows in all of Europe.