Key information
Puerta de los hierros
Introduction
Designed by the German Konrad Rudolf, who was in the entourage of Archduke Charles. Its location next to the great tower, called Miguelete, could turn the work into a meagre object of little architectural value.
But if we look carefully at this door, we will be convinced that it is one of the best ornaments that our city has.
History
This door owes its name to the baroque iron fence that surrounds the entrance atrium.
Its construction began in 1703 at the hands of Konrad Rudolf, a German architect and sculptor.
Despite the stoppage of the works, a few years later, its construction would be resumed in 1713 by his disciples, ending in 1741.
The most modern door
Without a doubt, it is the most modern door of the three that make up the Cathedral, standing out for its great beauty and value, being one of the few examples of the Italian architectural baroque in Spain, since it follows the style of Bernini, contrasting with the architectural movement established at that time in Spain.
Description
Facade with three superimposed bodies.
Also know
The bell tower
In detail
Discover the Iron Gates
and the elements that compose it.
First body
Marian coat of arms, S. Thomas of Villanova, S. Peter Pascual…
Second body
Callixtus III, Alexander VI, Saint Vincent of Saragossa and Saint Lawrence.
Third body
Assumption and Holy Spirit.
The entrance
An elliptical shaped entrance advances towards the square.
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