... Lovely cathedral view that is a living expression of history and the interweaving of Christian and Muslim culture... Teruel cathedral and bell-tower dating back to 1171 remain some of the best-preserved and most representative relics of Mudéjar architecture still visible on the Iberian Peninsula... as you step inside, you'll be captivated by its magnificent coffered ceiling... one of the finest examples of Mudejar architecture... Mudéjar art is frequently cited as the only artistic style truly unique to Spain... Teruel is a little-known small, historic city with many hidden gems... Thanks a lot Josep&Assumpta!ヽ(•‿•)ノ
Teruel is a high-altitude town in the mountainous Aragon region of eastern Spain and is also the capital of Teruel Province.
Mudéjar’s history dates from the Reconquista – the period from the 8th to the 15th century when Christians ‘reconquered’ Spain from the Muslim states known as Al-Andalus that had taken over much of the Iberian peninsula. As the Christians took back Muslim cities, they kept on some talented Muslim architects and artists, and employed them to apply Islamic styles and techniques to Christian structures.
Together with other churches in the town and in the province of Zaragoza, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.
Stamps:
EUROPA Stamp - National Archaeological Discoveries
(Issued 09-05-2025)
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