Among the religious landmarks the Cathedral (Catedral) is of the greatest interest for tourists. Its construction was started in 1528 and the building was totally finished in the end of the 18th century. Prior to the magnificent castle there stood a mosque being totally destroyed before the start of the cathedral construction. As the construction of the cathedral took more than two and a half centuries its building presents a unique architectural structure fusing the elements of different architectural styles and epochs.
Among other religious landmarks the Iglesia de los Martires church of the middle of the 19th century is worth noticing. Its spacious hall is decorated in baroque style and makes freeze in amazement all the visitors of the church. The Church of Santiago (Iglesia de Santiago Church) of the 15th century witnessed the ceremony of baptism of Pablo Picasso. It also features luxurious interior decoration. The main features of the church are the handmade sanctuaries.
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