⛪ Cathedral of Mondoñedo
Medieval cathedral on the Northern Way pilgrimage route
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Mondoñedo, Galicia, Spain
- Construction period: 12th–13th centuries with later additions
- Architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque
- UNESCO inscription: 1993
The Cathedral of Mondoñedo is a medieval cathedral in northwestern Galicia that serves as a waypoint on the Northern Way pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Construction began in the 12th century and extended through the 13th century, with Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque elements accumulated over subsequent centuries. The cathedral was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela designation. As of 2026, the cathedral remains an ...