Church of San Vicente Mártir, Vitoria-Gasteiz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of San Vicente Mártir |
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View from the nearby Church of San Miguel
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| 42°50′51″N 2°40′17″W / 42.8475°N 2.671389°W | |
| Location | Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Basque Country |
| Country | Spain |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Tradition | Latin Church |
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| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Gothic, Renaissance, Neo-Byzantine |
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| Archdiocese | Archidiocese of Burgos |
| Diocese | Diocese of Vitoria |
The Church of San Vicente Mártir is a beautiful old church. You can find it in Vitoria-Gasteiz, a city in the Basque Country, Spain. This church is very important. It was officially recognized as a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1984. This means it's a special cultural heritage site in Spain.
About the Church
The Church of San Vicente Mártir is named after Vincent of Saragossa. He was a Christian saint who lived a very long time ago, in the 4th century. The church itself was built much later. Its construction started in the late 1400s and finished in the early 1500s.
Church Tower
The church has a tall tower. This tower was completed in 1872. It has a special look called Neo-Byzantine style. This style often uses elements from ancient Byzantine buildings. It makes the tower stand out.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Vicente Mártir (Vitoria) para niños
