The Tarragona Cathedral was built at the highest point of the city over the foundation of the ancient Roman city.
The cathedral started as Romanesque design as can be seen on the sides of the entrance. The thick, solid walls of the sides with the small windows were common for the style. The later transition to the Gothic style can be seen with the large rose stained glass window in the center and the pointed arch with saints statues on either side of the entrance doors.
The Gothic style continued in the back and sides of he cathedral.
When first entering the cathedral, the high ceilings of domes and vaults provided a great deal of lighting that brightened the interior.
The interior view of the large Gothic-style rose stained glass window.
While I was visiting, I was able to hear a musician practicing on the very large organ located in the center of the nave.
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