Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa
Former Catholic cathedral in Tartus, Syria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the cathedral in Spain, see Tortosa Cathedral.
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa (Arabic: كاتدرائية طرطوس) was a Catholic cathedral in the city of Tartus, Syria. Erected during the 12th century, it has been described by historians as "the best-preserved religious structure of the Crusades."[1] The cathedral was popular among pilgrims during the Crusades because Saint Peter was said to have founded a small church there dedicated to the Virgin Mary. After it was captured by the Mamluks, the cathedral was turned into a mosque. Today, the building serves as the National Museum of Tartus.[2]
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Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa كاتدرائية طرطوس | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Catholic Church |
Year consecrated | mid-12th century |
Status | Museum |
Location | |
Location | Tartus, Syria |
Geographic coordinates | 34°53′30″N 35°52′40″E |
Architecture | |
Style | Early Gothic, Romanesque |
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