Torre vieja de San Salvador de Oviedo, Medieval tower at Cathedral of San Salvador, Oviedo, Spain
The rectangular stone tower reaches 20 meters in height and features eight arched windows arranged in the bell section at its upper level.
King Alfonso III of Asturias commissioned this defensive structure in the late 9th century to protect the cathedral's relics from Norman and Muslim raids.
The tower contains a foundational inscription on its northern wall, recording the dedication by Prince Alfonso and his wife Scemena to safeguard church treasures.
The tower comprises three floors with limited window openings in its lower section, enhancing its defensive capabilities against potential invaders.
The structure incorporates two distinct architectural phases: an older rectangular base and a later addition featuring a bell tower with columned arches.
Location: Oviedo
Inception: 9 century
Founders: Alfonso III of Asturias
Part of: Cathedral of San Salvador, Oviedo
GPS coordinates: 43.36229,-5.84297
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:29
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