CATHEDRAL

SAN SALVADOR’S CATHEDRAL. (Gothic 16th Century)
Its construction began in the 14th century, stemming from the primitive Basilica of El Salvador erected by Fruela I. Inside it, the visitor can view an array of various art elements in different styles: Pre-Romanesque (9th century) in the Holy Chamber; from the ancient Basilical church, the Romanesque Tower of the 9th century. The Gothic style may be observed in the Tower, Cloister, Chapterhouse and altarpiece. Both Renaissance and Baroque styles in The Chaste King’s Chapel (Capilla del Rey Casto) and Ambulatory.

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Cathedral and The Way of st. James

THE PRE-ROMANESQUE

SANTA MARIA DEL NARANCO. (9th century)
Situated in Mount Naranco, 3.5 km away fromt the city center. It’s a two-storey palace with big viewing points in the upper floor, erected by Ramiro I as a resting place for the Kings while hunting. It has been designated as a World’s Heritage Site.

SAN MIGUEL DE LILLO. (9th century)
Erected by Ramiro I situated 300 metres away from Santa Maria del Naranco. It has paintings in its interior and the access door jambs are marvellous. It is a World’s Heritage Site.




SAN JULIAN DE LOS PRADOS. (9th century)
Temple erected by Alfonso II. It’s the most ancient building and one of the biggest of the pre-Romanesque style in Asturias. It holds important fresco paintings. World’s Heritage Site.

FONCALADA FOUNTAIN. (9th century)
Perhaps the only public construction of this kind kept in Spain. It is a World’s Heritage Site.

The Pre-Romanesque

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