Catedral de Mondoñedo

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The Cathedral of Mondoñedo is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the town of Mondoñedo, in the region of Galicia, Spain. It features a combination of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architectural styles, with most of the structure being built in the 13th century.

In the sixth century, following the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain, a group of monks settled in the north of the Suebi Kingdom and founded the bishopric of Britonia. Due to its proximity to the sea, the bishopric was vulnerable to Viking attacks, prompting its relocation to the current site around 1112.

Construction of the Romanesque cathedral began in 1219, and it was consecrated in 1248. In the 15th century, the old wooden roofs were replaced by stone ribbed vaults. The following century saw the addition of a Gothic rose window to the façade, measuring 5 metres in diameter with polychrome stained-glass panels.

In the 18th century, the upper part of the façade was remodeled in Baroque style, incorporating two symmetrical towers, a balustrade and a frontispiece, giving the cathedral its present appearance.

- Ramón González Barrón (1897–1987), served as choirmaster at Mondoñedo Cathedral from 1921 to 1926.