PALENCIA

See dedicated to Mother and Child and San Antolin, martyr.
Date of erection unknown; IId or IIId century.
One of the earliest bishops, San Toribio.
During the Arab invasion city and see completely destroyed.
First bishop after Reconquest, Bernardo, in 1035.
XVth century florid Gothic building.
Erection begun in 1321.[{376}]
Eastern end finished prior to 1400.
Century later western end begun on larger scale.
Temple completed in 1550.
Total length, 405 feet.
Width (at transept), 160 feet.
Height (of nave), 95 feet.
Chief attractions: The ensemble (interior and exterior), Bishop's Door, choir-stalls, trascoro.