"It doesn't have much to see, but the cathedral is worth visiting".
That's how they told me about truro when in my recent trip through the Cornish region, south west englandDue to circumstances, I had to spend a couple of days in the capital of this region.
truro was not part of the car route through cornwall, but these circumstances led me to know this small city, rather a town, which is located in the center of this peninsula of the south of the british island.
The spirit of truro as a true metropolis of this area of Cornwall It dates back to the 18th century, when it was the place to go to go to the theater, a ballroom or a library.
And since 1910 truro houses the cornwall cathedral.
Tu walk through the center of Truro You will limit yourself to walking through a couple of streets and a couple of squares, in which all the commercial life and atmosphere of the city are concentrated.
Yes, truro It has the charming style of the very careful british towns, with pretty shop windows and pedestrian areas decorated with flowers. There you can see some beautiful Georgian-style buildings, or a characteristic pub with great decoration.
This is the visit to Cornwall Cathedral
But, indeed, so it is really worth stopping at truro during your route through Cornwall it is visit its cathedral.
Did you know that when it was decided to build the Truro Cathedral 600 years had passed since the construction of the last cathedral in Great Britain had begun, specifically, that of Salisbury?
For cornwall cathedral It was decided to build a building neo-gothic style, with its tall columns, characteristic pointed arches and large rose windows.
Cornish granite stones were used in the construction, although for certain areas, such as columns, towers or windows, the lighter Bath stone was used.
When you visit the interior of cornwall cathedral, in Truro, you will find a church with the characteristic austerity of Protestant temples, without images or large chapels.
It will surely catch your attention baptistery Made with red stone from North Africa.
Also the choir area and the organ, which has a lot of prominence in the cornwall cathedral Well, there are many concerts that are scheduled throughout the year.
Specifically, you can listen to performances on the organ every Friday at lunchtime.
In the side nave of Santa Maria There is another organ, this one from the 17th century, which was originally designed for the Westmister Royal Chapel.
Of course you should also look at the beautiful altarpiece of the main altar, one of the most beautiful corners of the cathedral.
And, finally, I would like to take this opportunity to tell you that the food in the cathedral restaurant is quite good, and at a very reasonable price.
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