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Co-Cathedral of Santa María, Vigo

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Co-Cathedral of Santa María
Concatedral de Santa María de Vigo
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Facade of the building.
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusCo-Cathedral
Location
LocationVigo, Spain
Architecture
StyleBaroque, neoclassical
Completed1834
Direction of façadeWest

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

  1. ^ 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."