San Martín de Escoto Church

Parres, Spain

San Martín de Escoto church apparently became linked to an adjacent Benedictine nunnery was once located on the church grounds. It was rebuilt in the 16th century.

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Founded: 16th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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Gabriel Cancio (3 years ago)
Monumento Asturiano de primer ordet
Jose Manuel (4 years ago)
Romanesque church located in a place with privileged views. It is normally closed. A shame that you can't see inside
Mercedes Griñón (5 years ago)
juan luis barredo (5 years ago)
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