Church of San Pedro de los Arcos, Oviedo

The Church of San Pedro de los Arcos features a central tower, multiple smaller peaks, and horseshoe arches at its windows and entrance.

Originally built in the 12th century as San Pedro del Otero chapel, the church underwent complete reconstruction in 1908 under architect Luis Bellido y González.

The church walls contain two unexploded shells from the October 1934 revolution, when the building suffered damage and its archives were burned.

Located at coordinates 43°22'2.32"N and 5°51'28.84"W, the church belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oviedo and welcomes visitors daily.

The former parish cemetery, which operated until 1956, contained a mass grave of 1040 bodies that were later transferred to Valle de los Caídos.

Location: Oviedo

Architects: Luis Bellido y González

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.36731,-5.85801

Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:58