Co-Cathedral of Santa María, Vigo
| Co-Cathedral of Santa María | |
|---|---|
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, and locally as La Colegiata, (The Collegiate) is a Spanish Baroque/Neoclassical Catholic temple located in Vigo. It is co-cathedral with Tui Cathedral, both sharing the seat for the Diocese of Tui-Vigo. The original church was rebuilt in neo-classical style after being burnt down by Francis Drake's soldiers in 1585.[1] The temple is declared "Bien de Interés Cultural" (although it is not stated when it was selected BIC). In 2020 the Vatican designated the co-cathedral as a basilica after validating the requests of the bishopric.
Description
This basilica with three naves has a façade with simple ornamentation and a unique sundial on its right side, which faces the west.[2]
References
- ^ 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."
- ^ "The Church of Santa María". Turismo de Vigo. 2012-10-29. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
