Beyond the incredible Praia Das cathedrals or flirtar Illa Pancha; Lugo Has jewelry This, both for their beauty and their history, is worth visiting, at least once in life. Among the many options to be discovered in Mariña, there is a city that is the center of all eyes to be examined One of the most beautiful peoples in Spainyou have the Older party in Galicia and from his cathedral, who is known as “The Cathedral of Knew”. We tell you what it is.
This is the spectacular municipality of Lucense MondoñedoA city with an area of 142.66 square kilometers and a population of over 3,500 inhabitants, whose main tourist attraction is Cathedral of Basilica of Virgen de la Asunción. However, it also stands out that the city is host of one of the oldest celebrations in Galicia.
“The Cathedral of Kneer” by Mondoñedo
Statue of álvaro Cunqueiro overlooking Mondoñedo Cathedral
Mondoñedo, Episcopal headquarters from 1112 and capital of the Old Kingdom of Galicia until 1833It is a place full of history and cultural heritage. Your old city is stated Good for cultural interest in the category of historical – artistic interest in 1985It stands out for its large state of conservation. While he lost his chapter, participating in the province of Lugo in the 18th century, He has maintained his historical and cultural significance.
The Cathedral of Mondoñedo, Cathedral of Basilica of Virgen de la AsunciónIt is one of the main attractions of the municipality. Is known by the name of “Kneeling a cathedral” For them Perfect proportions and small height. In addition, it is recognized as National Monument from 1902 and was named as Basilica on March 9, 1959 by Pope John XXIII.
Today’s cathedral, Roman stylebegan to be built in 1219 and Completed between the thirteenth and fourteenth century. Initially it had three Apses and now has three -vessel structure with a treasury. Inside it houses a Museum of Cathedral of Sacred Art founded in 1969One of the most important in Galicia, along with an important Altarpiece decorated by Fernando de Terán.
One of the biggest descriptions of Mondoñedo’s cathedral is that it is One of the few churches in which they touch the bells by handSomething that has done the same family for eight decades. Thanks to Mixture of architectural styleThe tour of the streets of Mondoñedo is an experience worth living, because you will feel that you are making a time of the most ideal.
The oldest party in Galicia
As San Lucas, Mondoñedo Tourist Interest Party
In October, the bells of the Mondoñedo Cathedral, accompanied by bombs, announce its principle As like Luke; One of the most important and traditional exhibitions in Galicia. Its origin dates from Year 1156It is Alfonso VII who granted the city of the eight -day party.
As San Lucas’ reports are fundamentally. Has the Galician distinction of tourist interestsuch as the Great Week and the Medieval Market held in mid -August and is in the process of being a party of national tourist interest. At this party there is no shortage of charangas, traditional toys, Verbenas and concerts every day, and a fair farm and machinery.
Mondoñedo’s typical dessert
Mondoñedo cake
In any Mondoñedo party, one of the snacks that are the municipal identity room may not be missing: Mondoñedo’s cake. In this municipality you can not only lose the beauty of the roads and discover its cultural heritage, but you can also try this incredible subtlety made based on Pastry, Angel Hair, Almonds, Syrup and Fruit Confit This will be a true pleasure.
