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Cathedral · Tudela, Navarra
Cathedral of Tudela (Cathedral of Santa María de Tudela)
Cathedral of Santa María, built from the 12th century over the former main mosque, with a Romanesque plan and Gothic elevation. The Door of Judgment and the Romanesque cloister are the best-known features. Declared a National Monument in 1884.
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About Cathedral of Tudela (Cathedral of Santa María de Tudela)
After King Alfonso I of Aragon conquered Tudela in the 12th century, the city’s main mosque was replaced by a church. Construction of the present Cathedral of Santa María began in that century, initially as a collegiate church, with a Romanesque Latin-cross plan and an elevation already showing Gothic elements.
The Puerta del Juicio on the west façade is the best known of the three 13th-century doors. The arches are filled with figures representing the Last Judgment, with the righteous on one side and the condemned on the other. The main altarpiece, from the 15th century, is the work of Pedro Díaz de Oviedo.
The Romanesque cloister preserves carved capitals with scenes from the Gospels and the lives of the saints. In one of its galleries there are remains of the old mosque. Next to the cathedral stands the Baroque chapel of Santa Ana, the city’s patron saint.
The cathedral was declared a National Monument in 1884. Tourist visits are organized through the Museo de Tudela, in the former Palacio Decanal next door; opening hours vary throughout the year.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About an hour and a half, including the cloister and the museum.
Best time
In the morning, when the cloister receives light. Check opening hours and closed days before you go.
How to get there
In the historic center, a few minutes’ walk from the Plaza de los Fueros; the visitors’ entrance is through the Museo de Tudela in the Palacio Decanal.
Tip
Stop in front of the Puerta del Juicio before entering and look for the detailed figures on the arches.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cathedral of Tudela (Cathedral of Santa María de Tudela)
Was Tudela’s cathedral built on a mosque?
Yes. The Cathedral of Santa María was erected from the 12th century on the site of the city’s former main mosque.
What is the Puerta del Juicio?
The cathedral’s west door, from the 13th century, with arches covered in figures representing the Last Judgment.
How do you enter to visit Tudela cathedral?
Through the Museo de Tudela in the former Palacio Decanal next to the cathedral. Check opening hours before you go.