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NOTES: This Mudejar style building was constructed under the Christian Kingdom of Castile by Islamic architects for Jewish use and originally known as the Ibn Shushan Synagogue. It became a church in the 1400s but no major alterations were made. It is a fine example of Almohad architecture given its construction in brick and the use of pillars rather than columns.

NOTES: The building of the cathedral comprised three main periods; from 1072-1092; 1191 to c. 1250; and 1256 to c. 1300, with some alterations and additions to the towers in the 14th and 15th centuries. The nave is largely 13th century.

NOTES: The cathedral was built between 1089 and 1499. It was extensively restored by Sir George Gilbert Scott between 1873 and 1890, and in 1897. This is the 11th century nave.

NOTES: The first church for this large Cistercian monastery, founded by St Bernard of Clairvaux in 1132, was built between 1135 and 1145. The monastic buildings were extended in 1145-1167 and the chancel was rebuilt in a more elaborate style in c.1230. The abbey was dissolved in 1538.

NOTES: The building of the cathedral comprised three main periods; from 1072-1092; 1191 to c. 1250; and 1256 to c. 1300, with some alterations and additions to the towers in the 14th and 15th centuries. The Angel Choir was built between 1256 and 1280 to extend the existing building.

NOTES: This image was formerly attributed to Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691 or 2-1765) and may depict a stage set from the time of Panini's apprenticeship to the school of Bibiena known for their Baroique stage and theatre designs. Alternatively it has been suggested that this design may have originated from the Bolognese School.

NOTES: This cathedral was completed by the end of the 13th century. The west front was added in the 14th century based on 13th century designs.

NOTES: Work on the construction of the church commenced in 1901 and was completed in 1907.