Ciudad Real - Santa María del Prado

The massive Gothic Cathedral (1531) is dedicated to the Virgen del Prado, whose image shows her seated on a silver throne. Notable features of the church are the 12th century west doorway, the retablo by Giraldo de Merlo (1616) and a painting by Eugenio Caxés, "The Beheading of St. John the Baptist", in the sacristy. From the tower (17th C.) there are extensive views.