Cathedral of Almería

Almería's cathedral is one of the stranger and more memorable churches in Andalucía. From the outside it looks severe, almost military, with heavy walls and towers that speak of a coast that once lived with the fear of attack from the sea.

Inside, the mood changes: chapels, choir stalls, and a calm nave soften the fortress exterior. It is worth seeing after the Alcazaba because together they explain the city better than either sight alone.

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The cathedral was designed with defence in mind after the medieval cathedral was destroyed by earthquake and the coast remained vulnerable to raids. Its squat towers and thick walls make it feel half church, half stronghold.