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Covadonga Sanctuary: Cradle of the Reconquista
Covadonga, Cangas de Onís, 33589 Asturias, Spain5:250 listens
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Explore the sacred site where the Battle of Covadonga took place, marking the beginning of the Christian Reconquista. Discover the Holy Cave with the revered Virgin of Covadonga and the magnificent pink stone Basilica built between 1877 and 1901. This spiritual landmark in the Picos de Europa has been a pilgrimage destination for centuries.
Covadonga Sanctuary: Cradle of the Reconquista
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Covadonga, Cangas de Onís, 33589 Asturias, Spain
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