Church of Santa Maria de Arbas

Villamanín, Spain

Church of Santa Maria de Arbas is a good example of late León romanesque, built during the 12th and 13th centuries. It once belonged to the regular order of Saint Agustin. The church has three naves and four pillars supporting the round arches that separate the naves.

It was officially founded in the 12th century by the Count Fruela, El Cid's brother in law.It was ruled as a Colegiata (Collegiate Church) and a Hospedería (Hostelry) by the Augustine monks.As a result of its decline, it became a simple parish church. It was restored after the Civil War. The building consists of fine grey limestone blocks. The gothic chapel was added later, in the 12th century. The sacristy, the tower, the portico and the vaulting of the main nave date from the 17th century.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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Monica Aller (5 months ago)
I think it is a very good initiative that it is open and can be visited quietly. It is located in Arbás del Puerto, near the top of Pajares. And his style is late romantic.
J.R. Llano (7 months ago)
A little-recognized wonder on a path full of a difficult history to unite Asturias with León and the plateau.
Germán R.Valtuille (Valtu.21) (9 months ago)
I was delighted with the visit. Magical place, very peaceful. It takes you back to the past and its history full of anecdotes like that of the bear and the ox. Also the architect who got involved and made it possible for us to now enjoy this abbey. The donation is more than justified THANKS TO THE ASSOCIATION FOR THOSE OPEN DOORS.
Leon Rampante (9 months ago)
Romanesque church located between Asturias and Leon. Take the opportunity to visit it if you see it open (it is not every day). Legend has it that during its construction, a bear killed one of the oxen destined to transport the stone. The animal was punished to replace the beast he had killed. The bear docilely carried out his task under the yoke and next to the other ox. For this reason, both animals are represented on the cover of the western side of the collegiate church.
Rosa MARIA RODRÍGUEZ MENENDEZ (11 months ago)
Descending from the Puerto de Pajares, we did not find this gift from the Collegiate Church. Its origin was a hospital for pilgrims on their way to Oviedo, whose foundation is attributed to the Leonese count Fruela Díaz and his wife Estefanía Sánchez. From León, a city through which the so-called French Way of Santiago passes, in late Romanesque style. My visit was free.
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