Santa María del Naranco

< Section > < h3 > About Santa María del Naranco < / h3 > < p > Discover Santa María del Naranco, the masterpiece of proromanic art in Asturias. Information about visits and how to get from Oviedo. < / p > < / Section > < Section > < h3 > What to See < / h3 > < p > Located at the skirt of Mount Naranco, just minutes from Oviedo, Santa María del Naranco rises. That building, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is the best exponent of branching art and a unique medieval symbol in Europe. ) A palace became a church Originally designed by King Ramiro I in 842 as a regal classroom or recess hall, his architecture surprising his slender and proportions. It was not until the twelfth century that it became a Christian temple and thus far preserved its original two-storey structure. What makes this monument special are his motias (logias) at the end, offering one of the most iconic views of the Asturian capital, and his half-point arches decorated with pitted, a master technique of the time. How to organize your visit to Mount Naranco To make the best of your journey through Asturias, we recommend that you combine your visit with other key points: ÀSan Miguel de Lillo: Located just 200 metres, it's the palatine church that completed the residential complex of Ramiro I. ) Mirador del Sagrado Corazzo: Keep up the road to enjoy a 360 ° panoramic Oviedo and the mountains. The hiking path: A green path that connects the town centre with monuments, ideal for slow travel lovers. ) Practical information for travellers The entrance to the interior of Santa María del Naranco is always through guided tour. It's important to check the schedule, as Monday's access is usually free but limited, and the pounding space is reduced to preserve the limestone. local council: If you are at dusk, the golden light on the Naranco stone is the perfect time for photo fans. < / p > < / Section >