The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand
For 53 years, Justo Gallego has been building a cathedral by hand on the outskirts of Madrid almost entirely by himself. Gallego has no formal architecture or construction training, but that hasn't stopped him from toiling on this herculean task. At 90 years old, Gallego knows that he will not be able to finish the project in his lifetime. But he keeps at it anyway, day after day, driven by his faith.
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Durham Cathedral: Readers choice for Britain's best building
Durham Cathedral: Readers choice for Britain's best building
In September, we asked you to vote for the building you thought should be included in our Britain's best buildings series, and you chose Durham Cathedral. We were as good as our word -- so, concluding our series celebrating the best of UK architecture, design critic Jonathan Glancey explores this astonishing building's history and looks at what it tells us about architecture today
A Service of Celebration for Commonwealth Day | 2024 - BBC
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This Spanish Cathedral Was Constructed by Only One Man
Just outside of Madrid one man has been building his own cathedral for the last 60 years. It's one of the most incredible things you will see in Spain! Venga, let’s go! ????
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I wrote about Don Justo building his cathedral back in 2013 for the Toronto Star. It was one of the most astounding things I'd seen in Spain. And finally I decided to make a video about it.
The place is remarkable -- 60 years of work of one man. Sadly, Don Justo is pretty infirm these days so has stopped working daily on the building. I suspect he hasn't got many years left. And they're working hard to get it converted to an official church.
Will it happen? Who knows - but it's certainly a unique place to visit if you're ever in Madrid.
To get out there, head to the Conde de Casal metro stop, and look for the 341 bus stop -- I've linked the precise map point below. It's only a few euros and 30 minutes each way. One of the bus stops is right alongside the cathedral - but even if you get off at the wrong stop, Mejorada isn't big.
You're supposed to pay a donation when you go in. If you want to support the building of the cathedral, head to where you can donate.
I suggest going in the morning, wandering around a little bit (it's open 7 days, all day), and then heading for long lunch at El Fogón de Manolo -- excellent food and a nice outdoor eating area.
Below is the link to the Google address for the bus in Madrid. Note that currently with COVID, you can't pay with cash. So you'll need to get a Multi card from the machines in the metro and fill it with tickets for B2 zone. If you're confused just say to the person in the Metro Mejorada del Campo, autobus, multi -- that should work!
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The hidden world beneath the ancient Alhambra fortress - BBC REEL
The ancient fortress of the Alhambra has a fascinating history, passing from Moorish sultans to Catholic kings. Today it is one of Spain's most visited tourist attractions and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
However, very few know of the secret world of the Alhambra that lies unseen below the surface - a hidden network of tunnels and dungeons, off limits to tourists, that are still being uncovered and understood by archaeologists today.
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Don Justo's Cathedral | 100 Wonders | Atlas Obscura
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Durham Cathedral Englands finest building
My favourite pile of stones.
Durham Cathedral - England's finest building
Construction started in 1093 and the Cathedral is the resting place of St. Cuthbert and St. Bede.
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ST, PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. How long did it take to build?
St Pauls Cathedral, was considered to be Sir Christopher Wren's Masterpiece.
A Service of Celebration for Commonwealth Day | 2023 - BBC
For the first time, His Majesty The King will deliver his Commonwealth Day Message during the service of celebration at Westminster Abbey, in his new role as Head of the Commonwealth. This historic occasion, in the presence of senior members of the Royal Family, will feature musical performances from all regions of the Commonwealth including artists from New Zealand, Rwanda and Cyprus.
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Edmundbury Cathedral: The Cathedral Made Of Lego!
Bury St Edmunds cathedral gave us a few nice sites to see. The highlight had to be when Mazzy helped them build the Cathedral...out of Lego!
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ANTONI GAUDI'S BARCELONA - FOUR UNEARTHLY BUILDINGS YOU MUST-SEE IN BARCELONA
ANTONI GAUDI'S BARCELONA - FOUR UNEARTHLY BUILDINGS YOU MUST-SEE IN BARCELONA
Welcome to Gaudi's Barcelona! Architects, artists, engineers, travellers and vagabonds alike, make their way to the Catalonian capital in a sort of 'design pilgrimage', visiting the surreal moderisme (Spain's version of Art Nouveau) masterpieces of architect, Antoni Gaudi! I visited four of his most prominent works and was blown away by his incorporation of natural forms in his building's structure and aesthetics. I've listed below a little bit of these 'unearthly' buildings history, and why you must-see them when visiting Barcelona!
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The world's most beautiful building - Lincoln Cathedral
Catching title but to me Lincoln Cathedral is the most beautiful building there is - maybe along with the cathedrals of Salisbury and Exeter.
The main building stages were between 1072 and 1280. The rather menacing west front of the Norman period was later gothified. The east end is of a perfect blend of early decorated style.
At the end of the video there are a few shots of Lincoln Castle (housing a copy of the Magna Carta) and the Medieval Bishop's Palace (closed when I got there).
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Die Kathedrale von Lincoln ist meiner Meinung nach mit den Kathedralen von Exeter und Salisbury das schönste Gebäude der Welt.
Sie wurde im Wesentlichen zwischen 1072 und 1280 gebaut. Die etwas brutale normannische Westfront wurde später gothisiert. Das Ostende ist eine perfekte Mischung von Früh- und Hochgotik.
Am Ende zeige ich noch ein paar Aufnahmen der Burg (in der ein Exemplar der Magna Carta aufbewahrt wird) und des Bischofspalasts, der leider geschlossen war.
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10 Beautiful English Cathedrals
Here's our list of 10 beautiful Cathedrals in England including some facts. Cathedrals include Canterbury and St Paul's.
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One Man Cathedral - The incredible story of Justo Gallego Martinez.
Justo Gallego Martinez, 95 years old from Spain, is the man who for more than 60 years has been building on his own, an incredible work of architecture, using only scrap material from the nearby industrial polygon.
To complete it and make sure it going to stay there in the future, there are some steep costs, legal and of manteinance.
We are helping Justo and Angel, by using several services on the internet, to achieve the sum required to save the incredible Cathedral of Mejorada del Campo (Madrid)
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The largest Cathedral and Religious Building in Britain || Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool Cathedral is the Cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Liverpool, built on St James's Mount in Liverpool, and the seat of the Bishop of Liverpool. It may be referred to as the Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool (as recorded in the Document of Consecration) or the Cathedral Church of the Risen Christ, Liverpool, being dedicated to Christ 'in especial remembrance of His most glorious Resurrection'. Liverpool Cathedral is the largest cathedral and religious building in Britain, and the eighth largest church in the world.
The cathedral is based on a design by Giles Gilbert Scott and was constructed between 1904 and 1978. The total external length of the building, including the Lady Chapel (dedicated to the Blessed Virgin), is 207 yards (189 m) making it the longest cathedral in the world; its internal length is 160 yards (150 m). In terms of overall volume, Liverpool Cathedral ranks as the fifth-largest cathedral in the world[3] and contests with the incomplete Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City for the title of largest Anglican church building. With a height of 331 feet (101 m) it is also one of the world's tallest non-spired church buildings and the fourth-tallest structure in the city of Liverpool. The cathedral is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
The Anglican cathedral is one of two cathedrals in the city. The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral of Liverpool is situated approximately half a mile to the north. The cathedrals are linked by Hope Street, which takes its name from William Hope, a local merchant whose house stood on the site now occupied by the Philharmonic Hall, and was named long before either cathedral was built.
Guildford Cathedral Treasury
Curator of the Treasury, Roger Heath-Bullock, shares a small sample of the treasures available to see at Guildford Cathedral. Find out what makes the treasury so important to the cathedral and more.
Guildford Cathedral is a place of prayer, reflection, work and celebration, held in particular affection by the many thousands of people who helped build it by buying a brick. There is much to offer to visitors and to those who are looking for a church community to call home.
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Canterbury Cathedral - A Trip to the Past | The Medieval House of God!
Canterbury Cathedral is a historically and artistically important English Church founded in 597 AD. The building of this Gothic cathedral at the top of an even older basilica gave an architect's dream chance of creating a unique masterpiece that remains one of the architectural glories of England.
Canterbury Cathedral is on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Sit back and explore the majesty and beauty of this gothic-styled cathedral. Explore the history, and feast your eyes on this high-definition video. In this video, you will get to know how the Vikings attacked the Canterbury cathedral and maybe you will get a glimpse of how life was back then in the middle ages. So, Sit back and explore the majesty and beauty of this gothic-styled cathedral. Let’s go!
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Guildford Cathedral Guides
A brief introduction to the role of a guide at Guildford Cathedral and how to get involved.
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