Galway Cathedral - Galway, Ireland
N 53° 16.522 W 009° 03.444
29U E 496172 N 5902905
Galway Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora. The Cathedral of Galway was dedicated on 15 August 1965, and is the youngest of Europe's great stone cathedrals.
Waymark Code: WMRTZ8
Location: Connacht, Ireland
Date Posted: 08/04/2016
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The Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas is more commonly known as Galway Cathedral. This site, on the banks of the River Corrib was originally the site of the old city jail. Work began in 1958 and was completed in 1965 making this the last great stone Cathedral to be built in Europe. Its dome, at a height of 44.2 metres (145 ft), is a prominent landmark on the city skyline. Its architecture draws on many influences with the dome and pillars reflecting a Renaissance style and the rose windows and mosaics, echo the broad tradition of Christian art.
Type of Church: Cathedral
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 08/15/1965
Dominant Architectural Style: Renaissance
Diocese: Galway
Address/Location:
Galway Cathedral
Galway, Ireland
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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