The Cathedrals of Northern Spain / Their History and Their Architecture; Together with Much of Interest Concerning the Bishops, Rulers and Other Personages Identified with Them

by Charles Rudy

ORENSE

• See dedicated to St. Martin of Tours and St. Mary Mother.
• Bishopric erected previous to IVth century (?).
• Erection of present building begun late XIIth century.
• Probably terminated late XIIIth century.
• XIIIth century, Galician Romanesque with pronounced ogival mixture.
• Chief attractions: Portico del Paraiso, western portal, decoration of the interior.