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Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja)

Construction of the Old Cathedral began during a time of war in the Medieval times, giving it a strong defensive nature. Construction was completed in 1180.

Stories about the Old Cathedral (CatedralVieja)

The St. Martin Chapel (la Capilla de San Martín), originallyused as a warehouse to storethe oil for Cathedral lamps, is known as la Capilla del Aceite(The Chapel of Oil):

Its impressive walls made it the perfect anti-aircraft shelter during the Spanish Civil War and it is said, that even Franco found shelter within its walls.

The Old Cathedral tower is also famous for its rooster weather-vane, giving it the name “la Torre del Gallo” (The Rooster Tower).