Church of San Esteban (Segovia)
The Church of St Stephen (Spanish: Iglesia de San Esteban) is one of a number of medieval churches in Segovia, Spain. It dates from the 12th century and is noted for its Romanesque bell tower.
| Tower of San Esteban | |
|---|---|
| Native name Spanish: Torre de San Esteban | |
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| Location | Segovia, Spain |
| Coordinates | 40.951902°N 4.124814°W |
| Architectural style(s) | Spanish Romanesque |
| Official name | Torre de San Esteban |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1896 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0000075 |
  Location of Tower of San Esteban in Spain | |
Conservation
The tower is designated a Bien de Interés Cultural and has been protected since 1896,[1] when it was declared a National Monument (published in the Madrid Gazette on 13 December 1896).
Since 1985 the church has been part of a World Heritage Site: the Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct. In giving this designation to Segovia, UNESCO noted that the outstanding monuments of the city included "several Romanesque churches".[2]
References
- "Segovia: siglo XII, época de esplendor románico". unaventanadesdemadrid.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-08-04.
- "Segovia (site number 311)". Retrieved 2018-07-07.
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