Collegiate Basilica of Xàtiva facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Collegiate of Santa María of Xàtiva |
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Collegiate Basilica of Xàtiva
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| 38°59′17.05″N 0°31′5.68″W / 38.9880694°N 0.5182444°W | |
| Location | Xàtiva (Valencia) |
| Country |  Spain |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://www.seudexativa.org |
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| Style | Renaissance, baroque |
| Years built | 1596 |
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| Diocese | Valencia |
The Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria of Xàtiva is a very important church in the city of Xàtiva, which is in Valencia, Spain. People often call it La Seu. Building this impressive church started way back in 1596.
About the Collegiate Basilica
This church is not just a place of worship. It is also a historical building with a rich past. Its architecture shows a mix of styles. You can see parts that look like Renaissance art. There are also parts that show the fancy baroque style.
The Borgia Family Connection
The Collegiate Basilica of Xàtiva has a special link to the famous House of Borgia. Several members of this important family are buried here. The Borgias were a powerful family from Spain. They became very influential in Italy during the Renaissance.
If you visit the museum at the basilica, you can see some interesting items. There is an altarpiece that belonged to Cardinal Alfonso Borgia. He later became Pope Calixtus III. You can also see a silver chalice with Pope Calixtus III's name on it. These artworks help tell the story of the Borgia family's connection to this church.
See also
In Spanish: Colegiata de Játiva para niños
