Sanctuary of the Virgen de Bendueños

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Sanctuary of the Virgen de Bendueños

Sanctuary of the Virgen de Bendueños, Religious sanctuary in Erías, Spain

The sanctuary stands at the entrance of Huerna Valley, two kilometers from Campomanes, with views extending from Peña Ubiña to Sierra del Aramo.

The first documented references to the sanctuary date back to 905, mentioned in King Alfonso III's testament, though the current structure was completed in 1581.

The Camarín chamber contains baroque murals from 1702, featuring botanical motifs, zoomorphic elements, and saints with American-influenced decorative details.

The sanctuary includes a pilgrims' lodge known as Casa de Novenas, constructed in the 15th century to accommodate travelers on the Santiago de Compostela route.

The sanctuary received official Cultural Interest status from the Asturian government in 2018, recognizing its architectural and historical value in the Lena region.

Location: Lena

Inception: 16 century

GPS coordinates: 43.09111,-5.81861

Latest update: March 26, 2025 23:44

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