Church of San Pedro Apóstol, Vitoria-Gasteiz explained

Denomination:Catholic Church
Church of San Pedro Apóstol
Coordinates:42.8481°N -2.6748°W
Country:Spain
Location:Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Basque Country
Tradition:Latin Church
Status:Parish church
Style:Gothic
Archdiocese:Archidiocese of Burgos
Diocese:Diocese of Vitoria
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Designation1:Spain
Designation1 Offname:Iglesia de San Pedro
Designation1 Type:Non-movable
Designation1 Criteria:Monument
Designation1 Date:1931
Designation1 Number:RI-51-0000360

The Church of San Pedro Apóstol (Spanish; Castilian: Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol, Basque: San Pedro eliza) is a medieval church located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. It was built in the late 13th and early 14th centuries as a fortress church due to its location next to the city walls. The construction of the current tower started in 1708, while the southern portico (designed by Fausto Íñiguez de Betolaza in Gothic Revival style) was added in 1897.[1]

It was declared a national monument in 1931 and is currently classed as a Bien de Interés Cultural.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Martínez Martínez . Sergio . Arizaga Bolumburu . Beatriz . Vitoria en la Edad Media. Historia y desarrollo urbano . 2017 . B.A.B. . Santander . 978-84-617-8470-7 . 93–95 . es.
  2. Web site: Iglesia de San Pedro . Consulta a la base de datos de bienes inmuebles . Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte . 20 March 2023 . es.