El traslado de la sillería coral de la catedral de León en el siglo XVIII. La aportación documental


World Heritage Site: León Cathedral

Publication Year: 2021

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE96637E4236

Summary

A significant historical and architectural insight emerges from the study of León Cathedral's 18th-century choir relocation, revealing that the choir's final move to its current position in the first bay of the central nave was a long-standing necessity driven by functional challenges during sacred services. This study deciphers archival records to trace the evolution of this relocation process, which began with attempts as early as the 16th century but was only realized in the mid-18th century. By analyzing historical documentation, the research reconstructs the context and rationale behind this pivotal architectural change, offering a nuanced understanding of how religious spaces adapt to liturgical needs over time.

Citation

Teijeira Pablos, M. D. (2021). El traslado de la sillería coral de la catedral de León en el siglo XVIII. La aportación documental. Estudios Humanísticos. Geografía, Historia Y Arte, (16), 233–243. https://doi.org/10.18002/ehgha.v0i16.6671

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