Torre de la Victoria - Estepa, Sevilla, España
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N 37° 17.401 W 004° 52.651
30S E 333574 N 4128697
La Torre de la Victoria es el único vestigio que queda de la desaparecida iglesia de la Victoria, que perteneció al Convento de los Padres Mínimos.
Waymark Code: WM18TN1
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 09/25/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 3

"La Orden de los Mínimos de San Francisco de Paula llegó a Estepa en 1561 bajo el patrocinio de los Marqueses de Estepa.

La Torre de la Victoria es el único vestigio que queda de la desaparecida iglesia de la Victoria, que perteneció al Convento de los Padres Mínimos.

Comenzó en 1760, rematándose en 1766. Tiene una altura de 40 metros y está dividida en cinco cuerpos combinando ladrillo aplantillado con piedra en cornisas y cuerpo de la base. S. XVIII. Pertenece a la extinguida iglesia de la Victoria. Se concluyó en 1766 y es reconocida como uno de los ejemplos más relevantes del Barroco Andaluz.

Es Monumento Nacional desde 1955."

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"The Order of the Minims of San Francisco de Paula arrived in Estepa in 1561 under the sponsorship of the Marquises of Estepa.

The Victory Tower is the only vestige that remains of the disappeared Victory Church, which belonged to the Convent of the Padres Mínimos.

It began in 1760, and was finished in 1766. It has a height of 40 meters and is divided into five sections combining stenciled brick with stone in the cornices and base body. 18th century. It belongs to the extinct Victory Church. It was completed in 1766 and is recognized as one of the most relevant examples of Andalusian Baroque.

It has been a National Monument since 1955."

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Group that erected the marker: Ayuntamiento de Estepa

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Pl. la Victoria, 9,
Estepa, Sevilla España
41560


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