Church of Santa Eulalia de Ujo, Romanesque church in Uxo, Spain.
The Church of Santa Eulalia de Ujo is a Romanesque place of worship in Uxo, Asturias, distinguished by its entrance portal with three internal arches. These arches rest upon four decorated pilasters that define the entranceway.
The building dates back to 1101, when it was originally founded. A century later, it had to be rebuilt to make room for railroad construction.
The building takes its name from a saint whose veneration was widespread in medieval times across this region. The pilaster capitals display carved stone work with plant designs and scenes such as Daniel in the lions' den.
The building sits within Mieres municipality along a section of the Way of Saint James and provides accessible entry points for visitors with mobility needs. Good orientation helps during a visit since the location is situated in rolling terrain.
A funeral stone called the Lauda del niño Velasco from the 10th century was discovered here in 1956. The find proved that a Christian burial ground existed at this location long before the church itself was built.
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