Santiago Church

Sariego, Spain

Originally built in the 10th century, the The Church of Santiago has pre-Romanesque windows reminiscent of those of the Church of San Salvador de Valdediós. (Pre-Romanesque architecture in Asturias is framed between the years 711 and 910, the period of the creation and expansion of the kingdom of Asturias). It was refurbished in the 15th or 16th centuries. The church was burned down during the Spanish Civil war and rebuilt.

References:

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Religious sites in Spain

Address

Sariego, Spain

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Details

Founded: 10th century AD
Category: Religious sites in Spain

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Carlos Soto (7 months ago)
Nice location, well maintained

Antonio Fernandez (21 months ago)
Interesting, if a little run down.

Javier (22 months ago)
The landscapes are beautiful.

Lautaro Sopeña Clemençon (2 years ago)
Good night. Does anyone know how I can contact the father of the church? I am from Argentina and I would need my grandfather's baptismal certificate.

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