Day 349 - 26/08/2014 : Roda de Isabena, St. Vincent church

The Cathedral of Roda de Isábena, called St.Vicent, whose facade is highlighted by an immense bell-tower and a porch was built in the XVIII century.

This Cathedral was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1904. The architectural elements of greatest interest are to be found in the trancepts and apses of the three naves which form the ground plan.

Beneath these are three crypts, at different levels. The central crypt was built in 1125 commisioned by Saint Ramón. In this crypt, to which access is a triple, semicircular arch, is the sarcophagus of Saint Ramón.

The organ, built in 1653, still works today, thanks to the addition of a small motor. The cloister, to the north of the cathedral, had the only cistern in the locality.

Definitely, it deserves a visit !!!