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San Miguel de Lillo, Oviedo

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#2 of 10 in Historic Sites in Oviedo

#Religious Site, #Tourist Spot

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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 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 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

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By Luis Enrique Del Valle Ruiz De Ona On April 23, 2018

El complejo arquitectónico de Monte Naranco, también comprende la Iglesia de Sam Miguel de Lillo, elegida a unos 100 metros de Santa María. En el entorno existió un bosque en el que abundaba la caza, se cree que el edificio fue construido, como palacio de campo o residencia dedicada al ocio.

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The architectural complex of Monte Naranco, also includes the Church of Sam Miguel de Lillo, chosen 100 metres from Santa Maria. In the environment there was a forest that was plentiful hunting, it is believed that the building was constructed, as Palace of field or residence dedicated to leisure.

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By Frank Engel On March 21, 2018

San Miguel de Lillo, auch auch San Miguel de Liño gennant ist eine präromanische, dem Erzengel Michael geweihte Palastkapelle am Fusse des Monte Naranco, die drei Kilometer nordwestlich von Oviedo, der Hauptstadt der Spanischen Region Asturien. Die Kapelle wurde-wie die Kirche Santa Maria del Naranco unter dem asturischem König Ramiro I. 842-850, in der Mitte des 9 Jahrhunderts als Teil einer Pslastanlage gebaut. 1985 wurden beide Gebäude zusammen mit der Kirche Santa Christina de Lena als Monuments de Oviedo de Reino de Asturias in der Liste der UNESCO Kulturdenkmäler aufgenommen. Diese Liste wurde 1998 um die Kirche San Julian de los Peados, die camera der Kathedrale San Salvador de Oviedo und das Brunnenhaus la Foncalada in Oviedo erweitert. Die Altarplatte aus dem Jahr 848 wird in archäologischen Museum de Asturias in Oviedo aufbewahrt. Chroniken des 9 Jahrhunderts betonen die Schönheit und Vollkommenheit der Kirche, der keine andere in ganz Spanien gleichkomme. Nachdem die Kirche im 13 Jahrhundert durch einen Erdrutsch stark beschädigt wurde, ist heute nur noch ein drittel des Dreischiffigen Baus erhalten. Im 19 Jahrhundert erfolgten erste Restaurierungsarbeiten.

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San Miguel de Lillo, also San Miguel de Liño called is a pre-Romanesque, dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel chapel at the foot of Monte Naranco, the three kilometres northwest of Oviedo, the capital of the Spanish region of Asturias. The chapel was - like the Church of Santa Maria del Naranco, the Asturian King Ramiro I. built in 842-850, in the middle of the 9 century as part of a Pslastanlage. in 1985, both buildings were together with the Church of Santa Christina de Lena as monuments de Oviedo de Reino de Asturias recorded in the UNESCO list of cultural monuments. This list was in 1998 around the Church of San Julian de los Peados, the camera of the Cathedral of San Salvador de Oviedo and the Fountain House expanded la Foncalada in Oviedo. The altar slab from the year 848 is kept in the archaeological museum in Asturias in Oviedo. Chronicles of the 9 century emphasize the beauty and perfection of the Church, which no other throughout Spain be right. After the Church was heavily damaged in the 13th century by a landslide, today only one-third of the three-naved building is preserved. First restoration work carried out in the 19th century.

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