The 12th-century Romanesque bell tower of San Esteban

The 12th-century Romanesque bell tower of San Esteban

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Explore the Romanesque bell tower of the Church of St Stephen in Segovia, a protected National Monument.

The Church of St Stephen, known as Iglesia de San Esteban, is one of the medieval churches in Segovia, Spain. Dating from the 12th century, the church is notably recognized for its Romanesque bell tower.

The bell tower is designated a Bien de Interés Cultural and has been protected since it was declared a National Monument in the Madrid Gazette on 13 December 1896. It is managed by the Junta de Castilla y León.

Since 1985, the church has been part of the Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct World Heritage Site. In providing this designation, UNESCO noted that the city's outstanding monuments include several Romanesque churches.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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