Art and culture
Coria Cathedral
This cathedral houses one of the most treasured relics from the time of Christ: the tablecloth from the Last Supper.
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- Coria Cathedral
A fusion of styles
Location and Contact:
- Tel.:+34 927 50 39 60
- Tel.:+34 697 62 52 80
- Email: catedraldecoria@artisplendore.com
- Opening times
Mondays-Sundays: 10.30am - 2pm and 4pm - 7pm
Guided visits: Friday - 6pm and Saturday - 12am and 6pm
- Fee
General: €6
People over the age of 65: €5
Youngers/members of large families: €4
Groups: €4
Guided visits: €8
Climbing the bell tower: Friday 6pm - €3
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This cathedral houses one of the most treasured relics from the time of Christ: the tablecloth from the Last Supper.
Standing in the south side of the city of Coria, this Holy Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Mary of the Assumption. Construction began in the 15th century, but it was not completed until the 18th century. This endowed Coria Cathedral with a wealth of architectural styles, ranging from the gothic through to the plateresque and baroque.
It has two entrances, most notably the impressive Puerta del Perdón (literally, Door of Forgiveness). It was designed by Juan de Álava and built by Pedro de Ybarra. It depicts scenes from the Annunciation, the Birth, the Adoration of the Shepherds and the Epiphany, along with busts of the prophets Ezekiel and Isaiah.
We should also highlight the masonry of the choir and its organs, as well as the cathedral's jewel in the crown: the Tablecloth from the Last Supper. This holy relic is kept in the cathedral's Museum of Religious Art, along with other priceless treasures, such as precious metalwork, manuscripts, choirbooks and religious imagery. -
- Origin:
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- 16th century
- Construction:
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- Cathedral
- Art period:
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- Gothic
- Period in history:
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- 16th century
- 17th century
- 18th century
Gallery:
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Cathedral Museum
A perfect place to learn about the history of Christianity and the city's culture in depth
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Royal Prison Museum
Just like in a bee-hive, the cells of this prison hold the essence of the main historic moments of the city of Coria
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Walled enclosure of Coria
The town of Coria in the province of Cáceres is still protected by a solid Roman wall which has kept it safe from all kinds of attacks for centuries.
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Palace of the Dukes de Alba
Originally the house was conceived as a defensive construction, but was later it became a stately home with beautiful gardens.
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Coria Episcopal Palace
The Episcopal Palace of Coria is located close to the cathedral of this town in the province of Cáceres, and was built in the 17th century.
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Convent of Madre de Dios
A beautiful building that was renovated in the 14th and 16th century is what remains of the convent erected by Franciscan nuns in the 13th century. It is famous for its Mudéjar paving and traditional sweets.
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The Holy Shroud of Coria
This relic, considered one of the most important in Christianity, is on display in the Museum of the Cathedral of Coria. The tradition goes that the shroud was used by Jesus at the Last Supper with the twelve apostles.
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Coria Castle
Coria Castle, declared a site of cultural interest, is located in the Cáceres city of the same name and you can make out part of the Alagón River plains from its high tower.
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Hermitage of the Virgin of Argeme
The beautiful hermitage of the Virgin of Argeme celebrating the patron saint of Coria is a Baroque style building which the visitor will find both unique and beautiful.
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The Plane Tree of El Vivero
Visit the botanical garden of Coria and you will discover one of the trees the town's inhabitants take the most pride in conserving.