In the last two decades, it has generally become accepted that the Romanesque Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela was left unfinished after the death of Archbishop Gelmírez in 1140. Not until Master ...

A magnificent Romanesque cathedral was built over the site of the tomb in the mid-11th century. Now a UNESCO world heritage site, the cathedral was expanded.

As time passed, the Romanesque cathedral was expanded and altered, and in the 18th century, the Portico was encased behind a baroque façade, protecting it from the elements.