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Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
Baroque church on the banks of the Ebro, built from 1681 to plans by Francisco de Herrera the Younger and extended in later centuries. Its eleven tile-covered domes and four towers dominate the city's skyline. Inside are venerated the Holy Chapel with the Virgin of the Pillar and frescoes by Goya and Francisco Bayeu on the vaults.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar: 3 missions
- Count the tiled domes from the riverStand on the Stone Bridge or on the bank of the Ebro and photograph the group of domes and towers. Try to count how many domes you can make out.
- Look for Goya's frescoes on the vaultsInside the church, look up and find the fresco paintings on the vaults, including the works by Goya and the Bayeu brothers.
- Visit the Holy Chapel of the Virgin of the PillarFind the Holy Chapel inside and look at the place where the image of the Virgin of the Pillar is venerated.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar?
Visiting Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar is free.
How much time do you need for Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar?
Count the tiled domes from the river, Look for Goya's frescoes on the vaults and Visit the Holy Chapel of the Virgin of the Pillar.
What is there to see near Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar?
Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar (78 m), Goya Museum - Ibercaja Collection - Camón Aznar Museum (250 m) and Cathedral of the Saviour (La Seo) (336 m).
Source: Wikipedia