Catedral de Santa María de Mediavilla de Teruel Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in Spain Mudejar Architecture of Aragon / Arquitectura mudéjar de Aragón The development in the 12th century of Mudejar art in Aragon resulted from the particular political, social and cultural conditions that prevailed in Spain after the Reconquista. This art, influenced by islamic tradition, also reflects various contemporary European styles, particularly the Gothic. Present until the early 17th century, it is chraacterised by an extremely refined and inventive use of brick and glazed tiles in architecture, especially in the belfries. The Cathedral of Teruel has its origins in the church of Santa María de Mediavilla, upon which work started in Romanesque style in 1171 and ended with the erection of the Mudéjar tower in 1257. In the second half of the 13th century, the Morisco alarife Juzaff restructured the old Romanesque work and endowed the building with three Mudéjar naves of masonry and brick. Name: Mudejar Architecture of Aragon Site: Catedral de Santa María de Mediavilla de Teruel Country: Spain Location: Teruel, Aragon Inscription: 1986 Category: Cultural (iv) Unesco Ref: 378-001 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.