Today's photos, taken at different times, are of Truro Cathedral, which dominates the Truro skyline.
The photo above was a lucky shot. I was hoping that the rainbow would settle on the cathedral, but it wasn't to be.
The cathedral is, by cathedral standards quite recent. Building started in 1880 and was completed by 1910. The building is quoted as being a triumph of Gothic Revival Architecture.
For the full cathedral story go to Cathedral's website.
The narrow roads by the cathedral make photos a little difficult, but the magnificent interior more than makes up for this.
Unlike many cathedrals nowadays entry is still free which, of course, is as it should be.
Wonderful carvings abound on the walls.
Very imposing building with a n impressive interior.
ReplyDeleteThank you David, it is a lovely cathedral. Difficult to photograph though because of the narrow roads.
DeleteWhat a magnificent cathedral! Like you, I agree that the doors should be open to visitors whenever possible. It would be a thrill to hear the organ or a choir practicing! It looks as if Truro might be a bigger town than some that you have shared and I always wonder about the decisions throughout history about where such special churches would be built. Thank for for the tour and the link.
ReplyDeleteTruro has been the main centre in Cornwall since the early days - now though, St.Austell has a bigger population. Truro is classed as a city because of the cathedral - the only one in Cornwall. The spires dominate the city.
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