Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Madrid

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Church of St Peter ad Vincula (St Peter in Chains)
Native name
Spanish: Iglesia de San Pedro Ad-vincula
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Location Madrid, Spain
Coordinates 40°22′50″N3°37′13″W / 40.380464°N 3.620179°W / 40.380464; -3.620179 Coordinates: 40°22′50″N3°37′13″W / 40.380464°N 3.620179°W / 40.380464; -3.620179
Official nameIglesia de San Pedro Ad-vincula
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Designated1995
Reference no.RI-51-0009040
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Location of Church of St Peter ad Vincula (St Peter in Chains) in Spain

The Church of St Peter ad Vincula (Spanish: Iglesia de San Pedro ad Vincula) is a church located in Villa de Vallecas district in Madrid (Spain).

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The design of the building is attributed to the well-known architect Juan de Herrera. It was built towards the end of the sixteenth century and replaced an earlier church on the same site.

Conservation

It has been protected by the heritage listing Bien de Interés Cultural since 1995.[ citation needed ]

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