La Seu

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La Seu is the iconic Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, renowned for its imposing seaside silhouette and stunning architecture.

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La Seu canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Gothic cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral
cathedral
landmark
alsoKnownAs Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Palma de Mallorca
Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma
architecturalStyle Catalan Gothic
Gothic
Gothic Revival (elements)
linked to: Gothic Revival
belongsTo Roman Catholic Church
cityLandmarkOf Palma de Mallorca
constructionBegan 13th century
circa 1229
constructionCompleted 17th century
country Spain
culturalSignificance symbol of Palma de Mallorca
dedicatedTo Saint Mary
denomination Latin Church
diocese Roman Catholic Diocese of Mallorca
linked to: Diocese of Mallorca
faces Mediterranean Sea
founder James I of Aragon
function place of worship
tourist attraction
GaudíContribution early 20th-century interior modifications
groundbreakingOccasion after the conquest of Mallorca by King James I of Aragon
hasArtisticContributionBy Antoni Gaudí
height approximately 44 metres
heritageDesignation Bien de Interés Cultural
heritageDesignationCountry Spain
locatedIn Balearic Islands
Mallorca
Mediterranean Sea region
linked to: Mediterranean Basin

Palma de Mallorca
mainOrientation towards the sea
material sandstone
notableFeature chapels along the aisles
flying buttresses
imposing seaside silhouette
interior light effects from stained glass
large rose window
tall nave
terrace and views over the sea
overlooks Bay of Palma
regionLandmarkOf Mallorca
religion Roman Catholicism
status cathedral church of the Diocese of Mallorca
tourismSignificance major tourist attraction in Palma de Mallorca
towerCount multiple towers

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