Co-Cathedral of Santa María, Vigo
Appearance
Co-Cathedral of Santa María | |
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Concatedral de Santa María de Vigo | |
Facade of the building. | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Co-Cathedral |
Location | |
Location | Vigo, Spain |
Architecture | |
Style | Baroque, neoclassical |
Completed | 1834 |
Direction of façade | West |
Co-Cathedral of Santa María, also known as Vigo Co-Cathedral, is a Spanish religious building. It is co-cathedral with Tui Cathedral. The original church was rebuilt in neo-classical style after being burnt down by Francis Drake's soldiers in 1585.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Ken Bernstein Spain- 1990 p113 2831504945 "Drake's band burned down the church of Santa Maria, subsequently rebuilt in neoclassical style as Vigo's co-cathedral."