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

PLASENCIA

• Dedicated to the Holy Virgin.
• Erection of see 12 years after foundation city (1190).
• First bishop, Domingo; second, Adam; both were warrior prelates.
• Old cathedral (few remains left) commenced in beginning XIVth century.
• Partially destroyed to make room for—
• New cathedral, commenced in 1498.
• XVIth century Renaissance-Gothic edifice.
• Ultra-decorated and ornamented in later centuries.
• Chief attractions: Choir-stalls, western entrance, decorative motives, sepulchres.