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
A view of the basilica from the Place des Martyrs de la Résistance.
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
DistrictRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Bordeaux
Location
LocationBordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Geographic coordinates44.8432°N 0.5857°W / 44.8432; -0.5857
Architecture
TypeMinor basilica
StyleRomanesque
Groundbreaking11th century
Spire height
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official namePart of Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France
CriteriaCultural: (ii), (iv), (vi)
Reference868
Inscription1998 (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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