Church of San Esteban (Segovia) explained

Tower of San Esteban
Native Name:Torre de San Esteban
Native Language:Spanish
Coordinates:40.9519°N -4.1248°W
Location:Segovia, Spain
Architecture:Spanish Romanesque
Designation1:Spain
Designation1 Offname:Torre de San Esteban
Designation1 Type:Non-movable
Designation1 Criteria:Monument
Designation1 Date:1896
Designation1 Number:RI-51-0000075

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.

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 inthe 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Segovia: siglo XII, época de esplendor románico . unaventanadesdemadrid.com . Spanish . 2018-08-04.
  2. Web site: Segovia (site number 311) . 2018-07-07.