The Church of St Stephen (

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: ''Iglesia de San Esteban'') is one of a number of medieval churches in

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. It dates from the 12th century and is noted for its Romanesque bell tower.

Conservation

The tower is designated a ''

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'' and has been protected since 1896, when it was declared a National Monument (published in the Madrid ''Gazette'' on 13 December 1896). Since 1985 the church has been part of a

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: the Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct. In giving this designation to Segovia, UNESCO noted that the outstanding monuments of the city included "several Romanesque churches".

References

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