Tarazona Cathedral

Tarazona Cathedral is the principal historic cathedral in the town of Tarazona in Aragon, Spain, with origins in the medieval period and notable for its mixture of Gothic and Mudéjar styles. The building has been an important religious and civic landmark in the town for many centuries.

The complex includes a Gothic nave, a distinctive Mudéjar-influenced bell tower and a cloister, with richly detailed brickwork and decorative roof elements that are commonly pointed out by visitors. Interior features and the cloister are accessible to the public during visiting hours.

The present cathedral grew from earlier Romanesque foundations and underwent major Gothic rebuilding and later modifications during the late medieval period; subsequent restorations have conserved its mixed stylistic character. Over time the site has served as the episcopal seat and focal point of religious life in Tarazona.

The cathedral stands in the historic centre of Tarazona in the province of Zaragoza, in the Aragon region of northeastern Spain, and is readily reached on foot from the town’s main squares.

• Architectural mix: The building combines Gothic and Mudéjar architectural features and is best viewed from the cathedral plaza where the tower and tiled roof are most visible.

What to See #

• Mudéjar tower: A Gothic-Mudéjar bell tower notable for its brickwork and for serving as the town skyline landmark.
• Cloister: A cloister adjoining the cathedral that contains medieval architectural elements and is open to visitors.