The church of St Mary at Mount Naranco is a Roman Catholic church in Oviedo. It was built in 848 as a royal palace for King Ramiro I of Asturias. It was changed into a church during the 13th century. Santa María church is an example of Asturian pre-Romanesque architecture. In 1985 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The six arches in the central hall create a sense of depth and the entire church boasts skilful masonry. The result is a slimline and solid building with striking symmetry, and intriguing architecture that includes an attractive barrel vault.
Unesco: Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of the Asturias
RR: Spain x World RR
Date: Jan 31
Unesco: Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of the Asturias
RR: Spain x World RR
Date: Jan 31
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