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The Cathedrals of Northern Spain

by Charles Rudy

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Zamora

See dedicated to San Atilano and the Holy Mother.

Bishopric established 905; first bishop, San Atilano.

Destroyed by Moors in 998; vacancy not filled until 1124.

First bishop de modernis, Bernardo.

Cathedral commenced 1151; vaulting terminated 1174.

XIIth century Castilian Romanesque.

Chief attractions: The cimborio, southern entrance.

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