Pontevedra's 16th-century Seafarers' Basilica: A testament to Pontevedra's

The 16th-century Basilica of Santa Maria, standing in Pontevedra, Spain, bears witness to the city's maritime history. Commissioned by Pontevedra's oldest civil entity, the Guild of Seamen, it showcases a blend of Gothic and Manueline architectural styles. Consecrated as a basilica by Pope John XXIII in 1962, it was declared a historic-artistic monument in 1931. The basilica, situated in Alonso de Fonseca square, replaces a small Romanesque church destroyed in the 15th century. Notable chapels within the basilica include the chapel of Christ, the chapel of the Angustias, and the chapel of the Purisima. Its primary façade, facing west, boasts a wide staircase and a relief of the Dormition of Mary.

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