Church of San Esteban (Segovia) facts for kids
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| Native name Spanish: Torre de San Esteban |
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| Location | Segovia, Spain |
| Architectural style(s) | Spanish Romanesque |
| Official name: Torre de San Esteban | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1896 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0000075 |
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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, when it was declared a National Monument (published in the 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".
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Esteban (Segovia) para niños
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