Santa María del Naranco: A Pre-Romanesque Jewel
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Santa María del Naranco: A Pre-Romanesque Jewel

Monte Naranco, s/n, 33012 Oviedo, Asturias, España5:170 listens
Santa María del Naranco: A Pre-Romanesque Jewel
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Explore the history of Santa María del Naranco, a magnificent 9th-century pre-Romanesque palace built by King Ramiro I in 848. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as one of Europe's finest examples of pre-Romanesque architecture, showcasing the unique Asturian style that emerged during the early medieval period in northern Spain.

Santa María del Naranco: A Pre-Romanesque Jewel
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Monte Naranco, s/n, 33012 Oviedo, Asturias, España

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