He Asturias architectural heritage It is simply fascinating. In all corners of these lands in northern Spain we can find true art jewels that will fascinate all visitors. Although some constructions are well known among tourists, such as Our Lady of Covadonga, the monastery of San Juan de Corias or the Cathedral of San Salvador de Oviedo, there are others that usually happen more unnoticed despite its historical importance .
An example of this is The Church of Santa María del Narancoone of the greatest exponents of Pre -Romanesque art Not only from Asturias, but of the entire European continent. It is certainly an essential visit for lovers of history and architecture.
Santa María del Naranco or Palacio de Ramiro I
The city of Oviedo extends to the feet of the Monte Naranco and its 635 meters high. It is precisely in its skirt where we also find one of the greatest jewels of Asturias and the best examples of the pre -Romanesque of the Principality: the church of Santa María del Naranco. In addition, this temple is part of the list of UNESCO World Heritage within the good monuments of Oviedo and the kingdom of Asturias.
Also known as Palacio de Ramiro I, “In its origin it was not projected exclusively as a church, but as a building of Religious and civil use To host the burial of King Ramiro I of Asturias, as recent archaeological findings endorse, “they explain on their own website.
Thus, I know lifted in the year 842with a marked “Ramirense” style within the Asturian pre -Romanesque. It was in the time of Alfonso III El Magno, who reigned between the years 866 and 910, when the building would already have a merely religious use under the name of the Church of Santa María.
An unmissable visit
As for the structure of the temple, it presents a rectangular plant, a base that works as a base and two floors connected by an outer staircase. The upper area is diaphanous and has Ajimezadas windows (with several openings divided by columns) and viewpoints with arcades. On the other hand, the lower floor is A closed crypt and vaulted. In addition, on the facade and inside we can also see carved pilasters with crossings and medallions with human and animal figures.
In order to reach the Church, we can access on foot on a 150 -meter path from the parking lot of the Pre -Romanesque interpretation center. The visit is always guided (with a price of € 5 per person), except on Monday that is free.
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