Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angelic Choir Koruko Andre Mariaren basilika Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Coro
Entrance of the basilica viewed from Nagusia street.
Religion
Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	parish church, minor basilica
Year consecrated	30 July 1897
Location
Location	San Sebastián, Spain
Architecture
Architectural type	Church
Architectural style	Baroque
Completed	1774
Specifications
Direction of façade	S
Length	63 metres (207 ft)
Width	43 metres (141 ft)
Spire(s)	2
Website
www.elizagipuzkoa.org

The Basilica of Saint Mary of Coro (Basque: Koruko Andre Mariaren basilika, Spanish: Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Coro) is a baroque Roman Catholic parish church and minor basilica completed in 1774. It is located in the "Parte Vieja" (Old Town) of the city of San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain.

Interior

The main nave consists of a large space of 48 by 33 metres (157 ft × 108 ft) divided into three naves, which in turn can be divided into 4 zones having as axis the pillars of the nave. Six pillars and the walls with pillars act as a buttress supporting the vaults. The octagonal pillars reach, up to their capitals, a height of 15 metres (49 ft). The central dome is 27 metres (89 ft) high. At the end of the nave, on the right side, different rooms are used by the parish and other services: daily chapel, sacristy and storage rooms.

Exterior

The main entrance is located between the two towers and looks as an altarpiece with its tortured figure of Saint Sebastian and the papal symbols that prove the status of minor basilica. The shield of the city crowns the building.

Gallery

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  Portal of the basilica.

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  Interior of the basilica.

See also

In Spanish: Basílica de Santa María del Coro para niños

• Catholic Church in Spain