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Co-Cathedral of Santa María, Vigo

Co-Cathedral of Santa María
Concatedral de Santa María de Vigo
Facade of the building.
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusCo-Cathedral
Location
LocationVigo, Spain
Map
Architecture
StyleBaroque, neoclassical
Completed1834
Direction of façadeWest

Co-Cathedral of Santa María, also known as Vigo Co-Cathedral, and locally as La Colegiata, (The Collegiate) is a Spanish Baroque/Neoclassical Catholic temple located in Vigo. It is co-cathedral with Tui Cathedral, both sharing the seat for the Diocese of Tui-Vigo. The original church was rebuilt in neo-classical style after being burnt down by Francis Drake's soldiers in 1585.[1] The temple is declared "Bien de Interés Cultural" (although it is not stated when it was selected BIC). In 2020 the Vatican designated the co-cathedral as a basilica after validating the requests of the bishopric.

Description

This basilica with three naves has a façade with simple ornamentation and a unique sundial on its right side, which faces the west.[2]

References

  1. ^ Ken Bernstein Spain- 1990 p113 2831504945 "Drake's band burned down the church of Santa Maria, subsequently rebuilt in neoclassical style as Vigo's co-cathedral."
  2. ^ "The Church of Santa María". Turismo de Vigo. 2012-10-29. Retrieved 2025-04-04.


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