La catedral como principal referente del ceremonial español durante la Edad Moderna

Salamanca's cathedral emerged as the central venue for formal ceremonies during Spain's Modern Age, surpassing the main square in significance. This study reveals its pivotal role in hosting religious, political, and academic events, including royal visits, funerals, baptisms, weddings, beatifications, and canonizations. The research focuses on the cathedral's two structures—Old and New—and examines how the city's three main institutions—the city council, regional council, and university—orchestrated ceremonies with elaborate splendor and protocol. These events not only showcased architectural beauty but also conveyed implicit political and religious messages to audiences. By analyzing these celebrations, the study highlights the cathedral's symbolic importance in shaping Salamanca's cultural and historical landscape.

Cruz Rodríguez, J. (2013). The cathedral as the main referent in Spanish ceremonies during Modern Age. Anales de Historia Del Arte, 23(Especial), 305–320. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_anha.2013.v23.41917