Monumento a Don Pelayo, Cangas de Onís, Stone statue in Cangas de Onís, Spain.
The Monument to Don Pelayo features a 6-meter tall stone figure with a sword, standing on a square base with Latin inscriptions.
Created in 1970, this statue honors Don Pelayo, the first king of Asturias who initiated the Christian resistance against Muslim rule in 722.
The monument incorporates traditional Asturian design elements, with water flowing from lion heads around the base of the sculpture.
The statue stands in front of the Nuestra Señora de la Asunción church at coordinates 43.350889, -5.126472, making it accessible to visitors.
The statue's base contains inscriptions declaring Don Pelayo as the first king of Spain, reflecting regional historical interpretations.
Location: Cangues d'Onís
Inception: 1970
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 43.35089,-5.12647
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:57
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