Basilica of Saint Severinus, Bordeaux
The Basilica of Saint Severinus (French: Basilique Saint-Seurin de Bordeaux) is a church built in Bordeaux at the dawn of the 11th century.
| Basilica of Saint Severinus, Bordeaux Basilique Saint-Seurin de Bordeaux | |
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A view of the basilica from the Place des Martyrs de la Résistance. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bordeaux |
| Location | |
| Location | Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Geographic coordinates | 44.8432°N 0.5857°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Minor basilica |
| Style | Romanesque |
| Groundbreaking | 11th century |
| Spire height | |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Official name | Part of Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iv), (vi) |
| Reference | 868 |
| Inscription | 1998 (22nd Session) |
In 1998, UNESCO designated the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France as a World Heritage Site, including the three main churches of Bordeaux : the basilica of St. Severinus, the basilica of St Michael and St. Andrew's cathedral.
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