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

ZAMORA

• See dedicated to San Atilano and the Holy Mother.
• Bishopric established 905; first bishop, San Atilano.
• Destroyed by Moors in 998; vacancy not filled until 1124.
• First bishop de modernis, Bernardo.
• Cathedral commenced 1151; vaulting terminated 1174.
• XIIth century Castilian Romanesque.
• Chief attractions: The cimborio, southern entrance.[{382}]