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Basílica de San Vicente
It was founded in the 11th century, it was not
finished until two centuries later. It mixes Romanesque elements
with other Gothic ones.
The basilica of San Vicente was built outside the walls of the
town. Its foundation dates from the 11th century and is dedicated
to San Vicente and his sisters Sabina and Cristeta. The construction
was begun in the Romanesque style, and was finished later according
to the Gothic canons. Maestro Fruchel participated in is construction.
The interior has vaults with ogives on a Romanesque structure.
A crypt is dedicated to the Virgen de la Soterraña.
Source: Web server of Instituto de Turismo de España, TURESPAÑA.