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San Miguel de Lillo, Oviedo

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#2 of 11 in Historic Sites in Oviedo

In a country full of magnificent cathedrals, San Miguel de Lillo can seem nondescript. The relatively small size of this 9th-century church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, belies the critical role that it played in maintaining Christianity during Moorish rule. Take note of the pre-Romanesque style that would later become prominent in Spanish cathedral design. Inside, columns (as opposed to pillars) separate the three naves, which are decorated with Byzantine and North African motifs. The hillside location offers fine views of Oviedo and the surrounding mountains. Plan to see San Miguel de Lillo and other attractions that appeal to you using our Oviedo road trip website .

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By josejacam On March 16, 2018

San Miguel y Sta. Maria, tanto monta monta tanto son sendas joyas del románico a tiro de piedra de la capital que no te debes perder, más de una vez visitada y admirada more »

San Miguel and Sta. Maria, both mounts mounts so are two jewels of Romanesque stone's throw from the capital that you should not miss, more than once visited and admired

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By Klara W On March 7, 2018

Non molto lontano da Santa Maria del Naranco si trova quest'altro importante esempio dello stile preromanico che ha valso ad Oviedo una menzione sulla lista dei patrimoni dell'umanità dell'UNESCO. Tra... more »

Not far from Santa Maria del Naranco is set this one important example of Romanesque style that has earned him a mention in Oviedo on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Between the two buildings (both beautiful) I must say that in some ways I preferred this, completely surrounded by the peacefulness of the Woods and the river and away from street lights and the city, which are clearly visible from Santa Maria. I visited the place together with a friend. It was a winter evening and there was no one, not even a tourist (as opposed to Santa Maria del Naranco, where we met a whole bunch of girls on vacation). The fact that San Miguel de Lillo was so secluded and nestled in the unique beauty of the forest (made even more fascinating by the shadows of evening) made the visit to this church one of the most beautiful moments of my entire trip in Asturias.

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By I-I I On March 4, 2018

Junto a su primo el palacete de Santa Maria es la vuelta obligadísima a quien guste del prerrománico. Elegante, de fragil estampa.. No se pierdan a unos kms también el Conventín para hacerse idea de e... more »

Together with his cousin the Palace of Santa Maria is the obligadisima return who like the pre-Romanesque. Elegant, fragile stamp... Don't miss a few KMS also the Conventín to get idea of this art of constructions. Best Park below raise a stroll. You can't, nor should leave cars nearby.

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By Rodrigo D On July 22, 2018

IX Century with former religious / government uses -Church / Palace-. Worth a visit, even better if you walk or run up here.

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By David Ponce On March 18, 2018

Such a beautiful little church in a striking setting with a wonderful view of Oviedo next to it. Wonderfully preserved, with certain bits being one hundred percent authentic still intact, such as arcs and Windows. Cheap to visit as well. Just make sure you bring an umbrella :p

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By Lezlie Cavazos On June 29, 2018

I loved this place

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By James Goatley On August 2, 2017

Wonderful little church dating back to 848AD

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By Piotr Paweł Gudalewski On January 23, 2018

Unesco

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