Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angelic ChoirKoruko Andre Mariaren basilika Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Coro |
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Entrance of the basilica viewed from Nagusia street.
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | parish church, minor basilica |
| Year consecrated | 30 July 1897 |
| Location | |
| Location | San Sebastián, Spain |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Architectural style | Baroque |
| Completed | 1774 |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | S |
| Length | 63 metres (207 ft) |
| Width | 43 metres (141 ft) |
| Spire(s) | 2 |
| Website | |
| www.elizagipuzkoa.org | |
The Basilica of Saint Mary of Coro is a beautiful old church in San Sebastián, Spain. It is also known as the Basilica of Our Lady of the Choir. This church was finished in 1774. It is a Roman Catholic church built in the Baroque style. You can find it in the "Parte Vieja," which means "Old Town," of San Sebastián.
Inside the Basilica
The main part of the church, called the nave, is very large. It measures about 48 meters (157 feet) long and 33 meters (108 feet) wide. This big space is divided into three smaller sections.
There are six strong pillars and thick walls that help hold up the high ceilings, called vaults. These pillars are shaped like octagons and reach up to 15 meters (49 feet) tall. The central dome, which is a rounded roof, is even taller at 27 meters (89 feet) high!
On the right side at the end of the main area, there are other rooms. These rooms are used by the church for daily prayers, storage, and other services.
Outside the Basilica
The main entrance of the Basilica of Saint Mary of Coro is very grand. It is located between two tall towers. The entrance looks like a fancy altarpiece, which is a decorated screen behind an altar.
You can see a detailed statue of Saint Sebastian on the entrance. There are also symbols from the Pope, which show that this church has a special status as a "minor basilica." The shield of the city of San Sebastián sits at the very top of the building.
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See also
In Spanish: Basílica de Santa María del Coro para niños
- Catholic Church in Spain
