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Introduction

St. Peter’s Basilica Rome Italy

According to Wikipedia, Cathedral is a Christian Church which contains the seat of a bishop, thus serving as the central church of a diocese, conference, or episcopate. This makes the Cathedral became a sort of an istrative center of a larger Church. So many commoners said that Cathedral is a large-important Church. It is not definitely wrong, because the main function of a Cathedral is to be a place of Christian worship. Although Cathedral mustn’t have a luxurious façade, but most of them have a luxurious façade to visualize a Cathedral and the glory of the church. It also can make a Cathedral as a landmark of a town. The first cathedral, St. Peter’s Basilica Rome Italy was built in 4th century.

History Spain is known as a country with a Catholic-Rome as a majority. So, there are so many Churches. Spain churches also popular with a wonderful exterior and interior which make the entire visitor feel amazed. There were built a cathedral in Spain called Santa Maria de Leon also called The House of light. It is known as the Pulchra Leonina and a masterpiece of the gothic style of the middle 13th century. And it virtually completed built by the late of 16 century. It has an unique side, although it built in Spain, it has a French style building. It also has a Gothic Architecture Cathedral concept. It is located at Leon Province, Spain. The architects of this breathtaking building are, Maestro Enrique, Maestro Simón, Juan Pérez.

During the Reconquista, the baths were converted into a royal palace in the 10th century. In 916, King Ordoño II of León defeated the Arabs in the Battle of San Felices and, as a sign of his gratitude to God for the victory, donated his palace to be converted into the first cathedral of León. That building was destroyed by the Moor Almanzor in the late 10th century, but was rebuilt immediately, Between 1065 and 1073, it was rebuilt gain, with the of Ferdinand I of León and Castile. In this case, a Romanesque cathedral was built, albeit with some Gothic influence. Because of the use of poor quality stone, and the sheer weight if the amount of stained glass used, the building became somewhat unstable. The first repairs are documented in the late 14th century, and in 1901 the cathedral reopened for worship, it was no longer a building in danger and had also regained its Gothic splendor.

Profile

Leon Cathedral made of pale yellow stone and dominated by windows which makes it looks classic and beautiful, is also designed much like castles of ancient Europe. Leon Cathedral has three facades, facade west, north, and south

Exterior

West facade is the most beautiful and eyecathing between the other two. At the center is decorated by three gothic portals and a large rose window. The portal has adorned with sculptures. Then there are two towers that will be eyecatch very beautiful, the southern tower is often referred to as "clock tower" because there is a sort of a wall clock on the tower. while the northern part of the tower is often referred to as "bell tower" because like the cathedral in general have some bell in its tower

Then on the northern and southern facade is almost similar to the western facade, the difference is in the portal and the

tower, which is the portal to the northern and southern facade there is a large portal flanked between two small portals. On the southern facade has a yard inside the fence is quite spacious than the western facade. While on the north facade there is a yard surrounded by a hallway. Which looks unique as well is the roof that forms a cross/transept when viewed from above.

Interior

Catedral de Santa María – central nave toward apse (more light) The cathedral has naves and a transept. The nave is 90 m long; the central nave is 30 m high, while the two side naves are 15 m high

From the west end of the nave, there is a good view of many of the famous stained glass windows of medieval origin

The windows in the nave are arranged in three levels. The high windows or clerestory of the north and south sides depict different themes. The windows on the north side, which receive less light, have more cold tones, and the theme of the Old Testament emphasizes that they have not known yet the light of Christ. The highest windows on the north side of the nave, mostly above the choir, have bright shades of blue. Those of the south side are brighter, representing the New Testament, and have warmer colors.

Within the Cathedral itself, 125 medieval stained glass windows illuminate a French Gothic interior with three aisles, a short transept, and a five-bay choir. The stunning effect of the rays of sunlight crashing through the stained glass windows onto the lightly coloured stone has earned the temple the nickname “House of Light.”

stained glass window in detail

south side windows near entrance (right rear).

Trascoro gate to choir (close up); the rose window is actually the West rose reflected in the glass of the gate (against the dark background of the vaulted ceiling of the apse); below it are the actual windows of the apse, over the main altar.

From the transept, there was a good view back to the rose window of the west façade.

The Apse and Main Altar The apse is the oldest part of the cathedral, because worship was performed there even before the completion of the church.

Conclusion

Leon Cathedral also called The House of Light or Puchra Leonina is a monument of faith and human sacrifice which located in Leon, Spain. It completely built by the late of 16th century. It has an unique side, although it built in Spain, it has a French style building. It also has a Gothic Architecture style. This cathedral is decorated by huge stained glass which cover 1800m2. Those stained glass are the best in Spain, and among the world’s finest one.

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