Monasterio de San Salvador

The Monasterio de San Salvador stands along the Camino Primitivo pilgrimage route, featuring rounded arches and substantial stone walls characteristic of medieval construction.

Cristina Bermudes established this religious institution, which received official recognition as a cultural property on June 3, 1931 through the Bien de Interés Cultural designation.

The monastery maintains its position within the UNESCO World Heritage collection, representing the architectural and religious heritage of northern Spain's medieval period.

Located at coordinates 43.40905° latitude and -6.15679° longitude, the monastery complex spans 0.56 hectares with an additional buffer zone of 3.97 hectares.

Between January 2010 and May 2016, this monastery appeared on the Red List of Endangered Heritage, leading to preservation measures for its protection.

Location: Cornellana

Location: Salas

Location: Asturias

Founders: Cristina Bermudes

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture in Spain

Part of: Camino Primitivo

GPS coordinates: 43.40905,-6.15679

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:02