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San Julian de los Prados, Oviedo

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#3 of 11 in Historic Sites in Oviedo

San Julian de los Prados is a 9th-century church that is considered a great piece of Asturian art, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The architecture resembles the Roman style. There is very little original decoration remaining on the church, but look for the marble capitals at the tops of the pillars. You can also see original frescos on the walls and ceiling. The building is just next to a freeway, so it’s easy to find. Using our international travel planner, Oviedo attractions like San Julian de los Prados can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.

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By Elena B On January 22, 2018

Imposible hacer un viaje cultural a Oviedo sin visitar esta joya del arte prerromanico asturiano mandada construir por el Rey Alfonso II a principios del S IX. Es preciosa por dentro y por fuera aunqu... more »

Impossible take a cultural trip to Oviedo without visiting this jewel of instructed Asturian pre-Romanesque art built by King Alfonso II at the beginning of the S IX. It's beautiful inside and out while inside the paintings are quite damaged and are being restored. It is important to be clear about the visiting hours and recommend be accompanied by a guide which makes a lot more interesting to visit it

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By juliofg56 On January 9, 2018

Otra más del Prerromanico asuriano,digna de visitar el exterior así como el interior ya que dispone de unas pinturas bastante bien conservadas. more »

Again asuriano pre-Romanesque, worthy of visit abroad as well as the interior since it has some paint quite well preserved.

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By Joaquinbu On December 10, 2017

Algo imprescindible para cualquier amante del arte prerromanico. Se encuentra encajonado entre varias carreteras pero el templo merece la pena una visita. Impresionantes frescos de esta joya, con un i... more »

A must for any lover of pre-Romanesque art. It is encased between several roads but the temple is worth a visit. Stunning frescoes of this gem, with an imposing crucified of the s. XIII in the central bobeda. Not recommended, as follows.

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By Patrick M On June 22, 2018

Interesting but not stunning, but worth the €2 for the tour (which is only in Spanish).

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By Yvonne F.M. On September 10, 2018

La Iglesia es preciosa, así como el entorno: en la parte de atrás hay una pradera ajardinada con árboles y bancos para descansar o tomar el sol. El interior está bastante bien conservado ( no se pueden hacer fotos ) , pero lo mejor de todo es la guía: te explica con mucho detalle y hace que la visita sea amena.

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The Church is beautiful, as well as the environment: in the back there is a meadow garden with trees and benches for relaxing or sunbathing. The interior is fairly well preserved (photos cannot be), but best of all is the Guide: you explained in great detail and makes the visit enjoyable.

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By Comercio Internacional On August 24, 2018

Una iglesia que merece la pena ver aunque no esté tan céntrica. Se puede ir andando desde el centro sin problemas dando un paseo. Además tiene zonas verdes a su alrededor que están muy bien si vas con tu amigo peludo.

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A church that is worth seeing even if it is not so central. You can walk from Center without problems strolling. Also has green areas to their nearby that they very well if you're going with your furry friend.

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By Wishburn Swann On September 4, 2018

Merveilleuse église romane décoré de peinture millénaire dans le style grec orthodoxe. À voir absolument !! Petit trésor caché près du centre d’Oviedo.

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Wonderful Romanesque church decorated with ancient painting in the Orthodox Greek style. Must see! Little treasure hidden near the center of Oviedo.

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By Mordkan Cacahuete On September 7, 2018

Una verdadera joya prerrománica. Algo único que hay que ver, la capilla sixtina asturiana. Sus pinturas son impresionantes. Las visitas guiadas son cada 30min y muy bien explicado.

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A true gem of pre-Romanesque. Something unique to see, the Asturian Sistine Chapel. His paintings are impressive. Guided tours are every 30 min and very well explained.

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