Ibiza Cathedral
The Cathedral of Ibiza ( Catalan Catedral de la Verge de les Neus o d'Eivissa ) is the main church of the Diocese of Ibiza on the Balearic island of the same name . Together with the surrounding fortress and the old town (Dalt Vila), it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 .
history
After the reconquest ( reconquista ) of the island of Ibiza, which had been occupied by the Moors for centuries, in 1235 by the Kingdom of Aragón under the leadership of James I , the construction of an episcopal church should begin - as previously agreed - which, after the feast of Maria Schnee, Santa María de las Nieves was called to be started. It is possible, however, that the Islamic mosque located at the highest point in the city was initially used and the actual work did not begin until the later 13th century (perhaps at the time of the Kingdom of Mallorca proclaimed in 1276 ); In any case, the building was not completed until the 14th century. A bishop was not appointed on the papal side, however, and so the parish belonged to the Archdiocese of Tarragona for a long time . The diocese of Ibiza was only on April 30, 1782 by Pope Pius VI. established with the Apostolic Constitution Ineffabilis Dei and subordinated to the Archdiocese of Tarragona as a suffragan diocese.
architecture
The only one-nave cathedral of Ibiza has late Romanesque ( bell tower ), Gothic ( nave ) and even Baroque features ( nave ); However, it is unclear whether this corresponds in detail to the actual construction progress. The placement of the bell tower, which is trapezoidal in plan and probably also used as a watchtower , on the south side of the apse is unusual . The time of the supporting structures above the side aisles is also unclear - in any case , the Gothic buttress would be open. The vaulted nave with its side chapels was extensively redesigned in the 18th century; According to tradition, the Cyriacus Chapel, which was completed shortly after the reconquest, was also affected by the renovation. While the side chapels are not exposed, the central nave receives its light through high-lying baroque rectangular windows.
Furnishing
In the side chapels, which were mostly donated and maintained by the wealthy families of the city, there are grave slabs, beneath which important members of the respective families rest. In a glass coffin just behind the entrance lies a figure of Christ (yacente) , which is carried every year in a procession during Holy Week . The large stone altar canopy hides a Madonna figure with baby Jesus created in 1937.
Web links
- Cathedral of Santa María de las Nieves - photos + information
- Cathedral of Santa María de las Nieves - photos + information
Individual evidence
Coordinates: 38 ° 54 '24.1 " N , 1 ° 26' 12.1" E