Basilica of Our Lady of Covadonga, Minor basilica in Covadonga, Spain.
The pink limestone basilica features three naves with a central one rising higher, complemented by slender spires and rounded arches at its entrance.
After a fire destroyed the original temple in 1777, the new basilica construction started in 1877 and reached completion in 1901 under two architects.
The central altar displays a statue of Our Lady created by nineteenth-century sculptor Juan Samso, representing the religious devotion of the region.
The basilica maintains regular visiting hours and connects to Cangas de Onís through a dedicated bus service for convenient access.
La Campanona, a massive 4,000-kilogram bell donated by Italian count Sizzo-Noris in 1900, stands as a remarkable feature of the basilica.
Location: Covadonga
Inception: 1901
Architects: Roberto Frassinelli, Federico Aparici
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Website: http://santuariodecovadonga.com
GPS coordinates: 43.30860,-5.05361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08
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