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Church · Ferrol, Galicia
Concatedral de San Xiao
Neoclassical 18th-century church in the bairro da Madalena, designed by Julián Sánchez Bort, co-cathedral of the diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol.
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About Concatedral de San Xiao
The concatedral de San Xiao, or San Julián, stands in the middle of the bairro da Madalena. It was built in the 18th century as the parish church of the new town, designed by the naval engineer Julián Sánchez Bort, who also worked on the arsenal's works.
It is a neoclassical building of sober lines, with a Greek-cross plan and a large central dome over the crossing. The granite façade has columns and a classical pediment. The interior is spacious and bright, with few ornaments, in keeping with the taste of the time.
The church houses images linked to the Semana Santa de Ferrol, one of the oldest and best-known in Spain, with processions that go through the bairro's streets. Since the end of the 20th century it has been co-cathedral of the diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol, alongside the cathedral of Mondoñedo.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
15 to 20 minutes.
Best time
Mid-morning or mid-afternoon, when there is no service.
How to get there
It is in the bairro da Madalena, in central Ferrol, about a 10-minute walk from the train station.
Tip
Pause for a moment under the central dome: the Greek-cross design is best perceived from there.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Concatedral de San Xiao
What style is the concatedral de San Xiao?
Neoclassical, from the 18th century, with a Greek-cross plan and a central dome.
Who designed the concatedral?
The naval engineer Julián Sánchez Bort, who also worked on the works at the arsenal of Ferrol.
Why is it called a co-cathedral?
Because it shares the seat of the Diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol with the cathedral of Mondoñedo.