San Antonio de Padua Church

Avilés, Spain

San Antonio de Padua is a 12th century Romanesque-style Franciscan church in Avilés. The church has chapels added later to church. It contains the tomb of Avilés’ most famous son: 16th-century Pedro Menéndez, a navigator and explorer. He founded St. Augustine in Florida, accredited with being the oldest town in the United States.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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G Mallada (12 months ago)
Church of Romanesque origin, from the 12th century, inside we can see the Tomb of Pedro Menendez de Avilés, Adelantado of La Florida and Founder of the city of San Agustín, oldest city in the USA. The Church is located in a square lovely.
Raúl Ramos Solar (13 months ago)
Built between the end of the 12th and 13th centuries, its original construction is in the Romanesque style. Formerly, Church of the Franciscan Fathers. It is the oldest building in Avilés preserved to this day. For centuries it was the parish of San Nicolás de Bari. Its main façade stands out, partially restored. Very beautiful and imposing, both outside and inside. The church houses, in a mausoleum to the left of the altar, the remains of the Avilésian sailor, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, founder of San Agustín de la Florida, the oldest city in the United States of America. He died in 1574, leaving in his will his burial in this church.
Jota Ce (2 years ago)
Romanesque style temple from the 12th century, the oldest in the city, dedicated to San Antonio de Padua. Here rest the remains of Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, known as the Adelantado of Florida, for having kept Florida as part of the Kingdom of Spain, and having founded the first city in the United States. Free access. Hours: every day from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In the afternoons, weekdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and weekends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sergio Fernández Bueno (3 years ago)
Iglesia de origen románico con algunas modificaciones. Tiene una bonita portada y un interior sencillo
Skdy Scady (4 years ago)
Pedro Menendez discoverer of Florida are his remains in this church. One of the ones I like the most in Avilés.
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