| Holy Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord | |
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| Country | Huesca, Spain |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Dedication | Transfiguration of the Lord, Saint Peter |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Listed Monument since 3 June 1931, BIC code (RI) -51-0000626-00000 |
| Architectural type | church |
| Style | Gothic, Romanesque |
| Groundbreaking | 1294 |
| Completed | 16th century |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Huesca |
| Clergy | |
| Priest(s) | Juan Carlos Barón |
The Holy Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord,[1][2] also known as the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Huesca,[3] is a Roman Catholic church in Huesca, in Aragon, north-eastern Spain. It is the seat of the Bishop of Huesca. Its architecture is Gothic, and its construction began in the late 13th century and was finished in the early 16th century.
- ^ Official Title under Article 3 of the statutes of the Huesca Cathedral Council(Estatutos del Cabildo oscense, en pdf)
- ^ Amongst the people of Aragon it is known by the title of Saint Mary. However the Cathedral Council and the Ministry of Culture, and especially the Spanish Institute of Cultural Heritage, has included in its list of buildings covered by the Huesca Cathedral Plan, with its official title of 'Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord."
- ^ The name of Saint Mary of Huesca is widespread. See, for example, arteguias.com «El proyecto de edificación de la catedral de Santa María de Huesca se inició en tiempos de Jaime I de Aragón (1213-1276)». ("The project of building the Saint Mary of Huesca cathedral was initiated during the time of James I of Aragon (1213–1276).")