Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Madrid explained

Church of St Peter ad Vincula (St Peter in Chains)
Native Name:Iglesia de San Pedro Ad-vincula
Native Language:Spanish
Coordinates:40.3805°N -3.6202°W
Location:Madrid, Spain
Designation1:Spain
Designation1 Offname:Iglesia de San Pedro Ad-vincula
Designation1 Type:Non-movable
Designation1 Criteria:Monument
Designation1 Date:1995
Designation1 Number:RI-51-0009040

The Church of St Peter ad Vincula (Spanish: Iglesia de San Pedro ad Vincula) is a church located in Villa de Vallecas district in Madrid (Spain).

The design of the building is attributed to the well-known architect Juan de Herrera. It was built towards the end of the sixteenth century and replaced an earlier church on the same site.

Conservation

It has been protected by the heritage listing Bien de Interés Cultural since 1995.

See also