Oviedo (Spain) Travel - San Miguel de Lillo
Take a tour of San Miguel de Lillo in Oviedo, Spain -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
The Roman Catholic Church San Miguel de Lillo stands on Naronco Mount in Oviedo, Spain.
It was constructed in pre-Romanesque style in 848, and was originally dedicated to Saint Mary.
When the patronage of Saint Mary was passed to a neighboring castle, this structure was then dedicated to Saint Michael.
The church initially had three separate aisles and a tunnel vault, but part of the building collapsed in the 12th century and was never repaired.
An ornamental lattice on San Miguel de Lillo's facade is a highlighted feature, as it was made from one single stone slab.
Due to its importance and long standing this structure was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
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Top Places to visit in Oviedo:
Santa Maria del Naranco, San Julian de los Prados, Monte Naranco, San Miguel de Lillo, Campo de San Francisco, Libreria Cervantes, Esculturas Oviedo, Estatua de Mafalda Homenaje a Quino, Plaza del Fontan, Catedral de San Salvador de Oviedo
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Oviedo, Asturias, Spain, Europe
Oviedo is the capital city of the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain and the administrative and commercial centre of the region. It is also the name of the municipality that contains the city. Oviedo is located approximately 20 km (12 mi) to 25 km (16 mi) south of neighbouring cities Gijón and Avilés, which lie on the shoreline of the Bay of Biscay. Its proximity to the ocean causes Oviedo to have a maritime climate, in spite of it not being located on the shoreline itself. Oviedo is located in the centre of Asturias between the Nalón River and Nora River. To the north lie Las Regueras and Llanera, to the south Mieres and Ribera de Arriba, to the east Siero and Langreo, and to the east Grado and Santo Adriano. The altitude of Oviedo is between 80 and 709 metres above sea level. The city is protected against strong winds by Monte Naranco in the north and the Sierra del Aramo in the south. The city centre is rather hilly. Oviedo contains a very rich architectural history, with many buildings dating back to the early medieval period. Many of the building projects were undertaken during Alfonso II's (791-842) reign and Ramiro I's (842-850) reign. Alfonso III's contributions are not as well documented. Alfonso II is said to have built four churches, one dedicated to Christ the Saviour, the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Tyrsus, and SS Julian and Basilissa. There are few traces of the churches dedicated to the Saviour, the Virgin Mary, and St. Tyrsus. The San Salvadore church, which was dedicated to the Saviour, is likely beneath the Cathedral of Oviedo. The church of Santa Maria de la Corte, which was dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was demolished in 1702. As for St. Tyrsus, the church dedicated to him exists today as the church of San Tirso. Only a wall and a three light window are believed to have been built by Alfonso II, the majority of the rest of the church is dated to the 14th century. The best preserved church constructed during Alfonso II's time was San Julian de los Prados. Two buildings are said to have been built during Ramiro I's reign, one was a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the other construction was a palace. These were built just outside Oviedo, on Monte Lignum. The church Santa Maria de Naranco seems to originally have been a palace, but later repurposed into a church. The church has an atypical plan from other churches at its time, possibly because it was supposed to contain a throne room for the king. The other church built during Ramiro I's time was San Miguel de Lillo. The Chronicle of Albelda, one of the primary sources used to discern which King commissioned which building, only extends to 883. Because of this, constructions undertaken during Alfonso III's time as king were not documented.
Paseamos por Asturias
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Si hay una combinación perfecta de cultura, naturaleza y gastronomía esa es Asturias. Lo primero que te llamará la atención cuando viajes a esta región de la España Verde son sus paisajes, algunos tan espectaculares como los del Parque Nacional de los Picos de Europa y uno de sus lugares más míticos: los Lagos de
Covadonga. Además de la montaña, prepárate para disfrutar de hermosas playas en localidades turísticas como Llanes, Ribadesella, Gijón o Cudillero. Entornos ideales para asomarse a los múltiples miradores o practicar deportes como el surf.
Hablar de gastronomía en Asturias es hablar del culto a la buena comida. El queso de Cabrales, la fabada asturiana, la bebida llamada sidra (elaborada con manzana)... Son tantos los platos y productos típicos, que seguro que te vas con buen sabor de boca.
En el aspecto cultural, no te puedes perder los Monumentos de Oviedo y el Reino de Asturias (te encantarán, por ejemplo, la Iglesia de Santa María del Naranco, la de San Miguel de Lillo o la Iglesia de San Juan de Padros) declarados Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO y los yacimientos, cuevas y museos de arte rupestre de la zona, con pinturas y grabados espectaculares y algunos con origen en el 25.000 a.C.
If there is a perfect combination of culture, nature and this gastronomy it is Asturias. The first thing that will be call you the attention when you travel to this region of the Green Spain they are his landscapes, some so spectacular as those of the National Park of Europa's Beaks and one of his more mythical places: Covadonga's Lagos. Besides the mountain, prepare yourself to enjoy of beautiful beaches in tourist localities like Llanes, Ribadesella, Gijon or Cudillero. Ideal environments to appear to the multiple viewing-points or to practise sports as the surf. To speak about gastronomy in Asturias is to speak about the worship to the good food. The cheese of Cabrales, the Asturian fabada, the tipsy so called cider (elaborated with apple) ... They Are so many plates and typical products, that it is sure that you go away with good flavor
Oviedo, Spain - Travel Tips !
1. Where to go:
- City Center
- Cathedral
- Parks
2. Where to cheaply eat:
- In any place, Tapas!
3. Off the road. Nice places near Madrid
- Gijón
- Avilés
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Travel Spain - Exploring the Hermitage of El Rocio
Take a tour of Hermitage of El Rocio in El Rocio, Spain -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
In the quiet village of El Rocio in Andalusia Spain is a newly constructed hermitage built on a sacred location.
The area was deemed an official hermitage site around 1270 by King Alfonso the Wise in honor of the Virgin Mary.
The elaborate cross topping this pristine structure comes from the 17th century and previously belonged to the revered Barrio Santacruz.
The gleaming white structure was constructed in the mid 20th century by two Spanish architects over two decades.
Millions of pilgrims flock to the hermitage on the second day of the Pentecost, a seven week celebration after Easter Sunday.
Most people come from far away to celebrate El Rocio and camp among the crowded streets.
When the annual pilgrimage occurs, the city comes to life with magnificent, ethereal decorations, singing, and dancing.
A taste of some of the places in Spain that Idealspain has visited
Here are just a few of the places we have been to in Spain
Spain Trip 2017 #11 Antequera
We stopped for lunch on a square in Antequera and enjoyed seeing the town’s 16th c. churches and 14th c. fortress. Parking garages aren’t normally tourist attractions but the one in the center of Antequera has a panoramic viewing platform on top which we took advantage of at the end of our visit. The video ends with a series of still photos taken by my wife, Pam.
Travel Spain - Touring Olite Castle
Take a tour of Olite Castle in Spain -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Olite Castle, an expansive fortress in northern Spain was built periodically between the 13th and 15th centuries.
This enormous edifice with its shining silvery spires and high turreted walls is a stunning fortress among the brush scenery.
The disjointed Gothic design of this castle turned palace is due to its intermittent building, over the two centuries in which it was constructed, each king added to the structure.
It was Charles the Third who finally finished the construction in the 15th century with the addition of high walls with towers, moats, and gardens.
Soon after, this grand palace was abandoned and forgotten, and it remained so until the 20th century when a reconstruction effort began.
The interior decorative features were lost due to neglect, but many of the original exterior stone-work was salvaged.
This fairy-tale castle will mesmerize and enchant; its age, fortitude, sheer size, and grand splendor creates a truly awe-inspiring experience.